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The Idaho Fish & Game Dept. has created a large wildlife preserve on the edge of town consisting of several ponds, complete with wetlands reeds, shrubs and trees. They built extensive walking paths and stocked it with some very nice, trophy-size rainbow trout and bass. It's strictly "barb-less hooks, catch & release only." It attracts literally thousands of migratory ducks and geese, some of which have decided to make it their full-time residence. It's a wonderful place for nature walks, taking the grandkids fishing, bird watching and "shooting" the local wildlife.

**joip** · 01-24-2018, 06:13 PM

Nice shot. You're really lucky to have a place like that at your disposal.

**Sailor** · 01-24-2018, 07:12 PM

What a nice capture. Technically excellent, and an endearing subject.

Jer

lesmore49 · 01-24-2018, 07:26 PM

Great pix.

Sounds like a lovely place for both wildlife and people. The barbless hook, catch and release is a very good idea. I used to do a fair amount of fly fishing when I was younger in the Canadian Shield. I always debarbed my hook (provincial regs, but something I would do anyways..regs or not) and used wet flies . I mostly fished for Northern Pike, a fairly common fish here and my favourite flies were saltwater flies (red and white) that were tied for Barracuda. The pike as you know doesn't approach Barracuda size...but still goes for big lures/flies.

Lot's of fun and I always handled fish carefully and released. BTW, hope no one stocks pike in with the rainbow in your pond...wouldn't be good for the trout.

**FozzFoster** · 07-21-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

The Idaho Fish & Game Dept. has created a large wildlife preserve on the edge of town consisting of several ponds, complete with wetlands reeds, shrubs and trees. They built extensive walking paths and stocked it with some very nice, trophy-size rainbow trout and bass. It's strictly "barb-less hooks, catch & release only." It attracts literally thousands of migratory ducks and geese, some of which have decided to make it their full-time residence. It's a wonderful place for nature walks, taking the grandkids fishing, bird watching and "shooting" the local wildlife.

very beautiful shot! love the colours!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-21-2018, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Mother and Child Reunion

It's a cue for a song...

"Mother and Child Reunion" PAUL SIMON 1972 - YouTube

**BigDave** · 12-24-2019, 11:08 AM

Nicely done! A nice amount of softness in the BG and great sharpness on the fowl!

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01-24-2018, 06:13 PM	#2
joip Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 1,799	Nice shot. You're really lucky to have a place like that at your disposal.

01-24-2018, 07:12 PM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	What a nice capture. Technically excellent, and an endearing subject. Jer

01-24-2018, 07:26 PM	#4
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Great pix. Sounds like a lovely place for both wildlife and people. The barbless hook, catch and release is a very good idea. I used to do a fair amount of fly fishing when I was younger in the Canadian Shield. I always debarbed my hook (provincial regs, but something I would do anyways..regs or not) and used wet flies . I mostly fished for Northern Pike, a fairly common fish here and my favourite flies were saltwater flies (red and white) that were tied for Barracuda. The pike as you know doesn't approach Barracuda size...but still goes for big lures/flies. Lot's of fun and I always handled fish carefully and released. BTW, hope no one stocks pike in with the rainbow in your pond...wouldn't be good for the trout.

07-21-2018, 04:10 PM	#5
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by Dewman The Idaho Fish & Game Dept. has created a large wildlife preserve on the edge of town consisting of several ponds, complete with wetlands reeds, shrubs and trees. They built extensive walking paths and stocked it with some very nice, trophy-size rainbow trout and bass. It's strictly "barb-less hooks, catch & release only." It attracts literally thousands of migratory ducks and geese, some of which have decided to make it their full-time residence. It's a wonderful place for nature walks, taking the grandkids fishing, bird watching and "shooting" the local wildlife. very beautiful shot! love the colours!

07-21-2018, 04:26 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Dewman Mother and Child Reunion It's a cue for a song... "Mother and Child Reunion" PAUL SIMON 1972 - YouTube

12-24-2019, 11:08 AM	#7
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Nicely done! A nice amount of softness in the BG and great sharpness on the fowl!

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