What characteristics give a trout stream a "blue-ribbon" designation?
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The answer is quite simple. It is a formula of x amount of fish, x inches in lenght, per mile. The exact numbers vary with the demographics (i.e. state to state).
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If its brownes he's after, I would recommend,on the point, black and peacock spider,blea and black,coachman,mallard and claret,peter ross and silver butcher.For nympth patterns use pheasant tail,stickfly and shrimp. Middle fly needs to be flashy ie,dunkeld wickhams fancy.Top fly needs to be a bushy fly that you can dibble across the surface waves like red palmer or zulu.In summer a small muddler works wonders.Small single dries will work in late evening.If fishing from the bank dont cast to far,try to fish at 45 deg in front and work your way along the bank.Dont forget to keep the rod up .Brown trout take from below and will not chase a fly like rainbows.As the fish will manly small its best to use light gear no5/6 weight lines a long rod is useful about 10ft it is also long enough to use on a boat. Hope this goes some way to helping you out  only wish I could be with him as well.Best of luck and tight lines.
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When trout fishing a long stream I will normally keep my fish on a stringer and in the water. This not only keeps the flies off of them during the hotter summer days but also the meat will not taste as fishy if they are kept alive and water temperature as long as possible.
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That is easy!!!   Heber Springs, AR on the Little Red River - very good trout fishing or you can try Greers Fairy Lake for more fishing both located in Heber Springs.  There are many cabins available for rent both on the river and at the lake. We actually own a cabin there and have been going there for over 15 years.\nhttp://www.heber-springs.com/content/index.htmn
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blue stands for color of water (marine), \ngold for noble cause of serving and defending nation
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http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/anim/h3520.html
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The Chester County Water Resources Authority has developed an initiative to protect first order streams, the upstream-most perennial tributaries, in the county. First order streams are very small and have low flow volume and are, therefore, more vulnerable to pollution sources affecting water quality and quantity. The county is promoting establishment of forested riparian buffers and streambank fencing where livestock graze. Forested buffers help maintain water temperature by shading the creek and help reduce streambank erosion and nutrient runoff. Buffers also provide paths for wildlife to reach food and cover. The Brandywine Creek has 57.8% of its watershed flowing in first order streams. White Clay Creek has 45.1% of its watershed in first order streams. More information is available on the Water Resources Authority activities at http://www.chesco.org/water\n\n\nhttp://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/DEPUTATE/Watermgt/Wc/Subjects/WSNoteBks/WRAS-03H.htm
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Brook - a small stream that crosses between two other bodies of water (thus "brooking" them). It is usually small and easily forded. Also the Scottish term for a creek.\n\nStream - The primary meaning of stream is a body of water, confined within a bed and banks and having a detectable current. Stream is the umbrella term used in the scientific community for all flowing natural waters.
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i think 37 is the record. the 68 you are talking about is more than likely a lake trout from northern canada. i do know of some that were caught in kootenay lake in british columbia that were larger than 37 but not verified as the record. i also know that rainbows over 50 pounds have been trapped in the lardeau river on the north end of kootenay lake in a spawning channel for the eggs and sperm. the variety is gerrard strain of rainbows and they grow to the largest in the world. the 37 pounder taken from lake ponderey in idaho was a gerrard planted from kootenay lake.
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They are all trout-flies. Not particularly well-known, but trout-flies none the less.They were common to western trout streams in the 40'& 50's.
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Sorry to say Red, Trout, Fortune cookie, Wishbone....but never hiked it.  I live very close to sections of the Appalachian trail here in Pennsylvania, but never really took the time to do any hiking sad to say.
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class i: easy. fast moving water with riffles and small waves. few obstructions, all obvious and easily missed with little training. risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy.\n\nclass ii: novice. straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting. occasional maneuvering may be required, but rocks and medium sized waves are easily missed by trained paddlers. swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance, while helpful, is seldom needed. rapids that are at the upper end of this difficulty range are designated "class ii+".\n\nclass iii: intermediate. rapids with moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an open canoe. complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required; large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided. strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found, particularly on large-volume rivers. scouting is advisable for inexperienced parties. injuries while swimming are rare; self-rescue is usually easy but group assistance may be required to avoid long swims. rapids that are at the lower or upper end of this difficulty range are designated "class iii-" or "class iii+" respectively.\n\nclass iv: advanced. intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water. depending on the character of the river, it may feature large, unavoidable waves and holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvers under pressure. a fast, reliable eddy turn may be needed to initiate maneuvers, scout rapids, or rest. rapids may require ômust'' moves above dangerous hazards. scouting may be necessary the first time down. risk of injury to swimmers is moderate to high, and water conditions may make self-rescue difficult. group assistance for rescue is often essential but requires practiced skills. a strong eskimo roll is highly recommended. rapids that are at the upper end of this difficulty range are designated "class iv-" or "class iv+" respectively.\n\nclass 5: expert. extremely long, obstructed, or very violent rapids which expose a paddler to added risk. drops may contain large, unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested chutes with complex, demanding routes. rapids may continue for long distances between pools, demanding a high level of fitness. what eddies exist may be small, turbulent, or difficult to reach. at the high end of the scale, several of these factors may be combined. scouting is recommended but may be difficult. swims are dangerous, and rescue is often difficult even for experts. a very reliable eskimo roll, proper equipment, extensive experience, and practiced rescue skills are essential. because of the large range of difficulty that exists beyond class iv, class 5 is an open ended, multiple level scale designated by class 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, etc... each of these levels is an order of magnitude more difficult than the last. example: increasing difficulty from class 5.0 to class 5.1 is a similar order of magnitude as increasing from class iv to class 5.0. \n\nclass vi: extreme and exploratory. these runs have almost never been attempted and often exemplify the extremes of difficulty, unpredictability and danger. the consequences of errors are very severe and rescue may be impossible. for teams of experts only, at favorable water levels, after close personal inspection and taking all precautions. after a class vi rapids has been run many times, it's rating may be changed to an apppropriate class 5.x rating.
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A stilling pond is used to keep dirty and cloudy water from polluting trout streams with silt. Your dirty water enters from above and the silt and debris settle out and sinks to the bottom. In another part of the pond, where the water is less turbulent, the overflow is allowed to re-enter the stream or the water simply filters through the earth and gravel back into the stream. Dirty water entering a trout stream will smother trout eggs.
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The measurement of a river’s meander is quantified with a value known as sinuosity index. For single channel rivers, excluding braided channels, this is defined as :\n\nSI = length of channel axis/length of meander belt axis\n\nThis sinuosity index has been used to separate single channel rivers into three general classes: straight (SI < 1.05), sinuous (SI 1.05-1.5), and meandering (SI > 1.5)\n\nGenerally as gradient decreases, the sinuosity index increases.  To say that meandering causes changes in gradient would be misleading. The overall channel pattern is a response by the river to balance its energy expenditures as it carries load and discharge. The river’s tendency to meander is related to its discharge, and its type and amount of sediment load as well as the gradient.\n\nWavelength and amplitude of river meanders are not random. They are controlled by aspects of overall load, discharge, and gradient. In addition to lateral migration of channels, there is a long-channel variation that forms patterns of riffles and pools.  These riffle-pool patterns  which are related to flow cells tend to initiate bank erosion and develop meander bends.\n\nMount, Jeffrey F. 1995\n“California Rivers and Streams:  The Conflict Between Fluvial Process and Land Use”\n\n\nI’m a geologist.
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It all depends on where at in MT, what kind of fishing you like to do, and if you are just after catching fish or you want to catch a big one.  For flyfishing the best river is the Missouri just north of Helena about 30 miles next to Craig, MT.  Down south of Billings about 45 miles is Harlowtown and the Big Horn is there.  Both of these rivers have great rainbow and brown trout (avg size is 18-22 inches)  In the North west corner (Flathead Valley, where I live) is Flathead Lake which has many different species, if you are not familiar with the lake I would suggest hiring a guide to show you the ropes this lake is fished with a boat and usually downriggers.  Just across the mountains from here is the blackfoot indian reservation (special $10/day or $60/yr permit required) and there is approx 6 lakes over there that are stocked with rainbows and it is not uncommon to catch fish that weigh 8 lbs. or more, they can be fished from boat or shore, fly or spinner.  Other than that there is multitude of places with great fishing in MT, just ask around and usually you will at least get pointed in the right direction.  GOOD LUCK!!!
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AuSable River is the one I've fished the most, and from what I've heard it is defenatley the most popular. It's like any other stream, good and bad spots and days. It's also tricky to wade at first. Slippry, and can go from ankle deep to chest deep very quickly, but it's worth it. For more info, go to the link below, it's a little bit about the river from a great fly shop. Their casting clinic and BBQ in the summer is also a lot of fun.
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Rainbow trout are the freshwater form, while the marine (ocean, sea) form is called a "steelhead". These two types of rainbow trout belong to the same species, however.\n\nRainbow trout are smaller and are only found only in fresh water. Steelheads spend their adult lives in the ocean, but return to spawn(reproduce) in the streams in which they were born. Salmon also to the place that they were born to reproduce, which is why sometimes, steelheads are called 'steelhead salmon', although they really aren't a type of salmon.\n\nSo, no, a rainbow trout does not become a steelhead. Think of a steelhead as a 'breed' of a rainbow trout. It is still a type of rainbow trout, but it is born a steelhead.\n\nHope this helps!