Ah-ah ... Smalma knows all

I had thought about that, but the coloration comapred to the pix I've seen of them from that area didn't seem right. But then again, can't say I've ever fished for tham and don't know all that much about them!

I've seen some articles on the monster browns, I think the current world record cam from some tailwater fishery in Arkansas or nearby and I seem to recall some mention of some of the Great lakes area browns.

I just ran a quick search for a Great lakes brown pic and here's one:



Perhaps spawning colors I imagine as opposed to the one referred to in the thread?