How fat can trout get? This year New Zealand has produced some outstanding specimens as fish are fattening up on huge numbers of mice. Fish that should be 5 pounds are pushing 9, and 10 pounders have been common in certain rivers. This photo, however, shows the true potential of brown trout fatness. It was caught several years ago in the canals around Tekapo, by fishing legend Michael Bate of Kaiapoi, New Zealand, and is probably the fattest trout ever. I have never seen a mo

I recently asked about the size of a fish on a friend's Facebook page, and another person thought it was immature to do so. He said, "A nice fish is a nice fish! In 30 years of guiding, I have NEVER measured or weighed 1 fish..... Why does it matter, except for bragging rights and testosterone , which both should NOT be part of this beautiful sport.... Like a pissing contest between boys...... And I do mean BOYS!!!! I have a favorite stream where the biggest fish I have caugh