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Post by breeden3 on Nov 3, 2017 11:09:46 GMT -6
There are quite a few trout redds already popping up in EH. Some of the hens have also already laid their eggs so be careful around them. It is very unethical to fish to fish on redds, male or female, so be sure to avoid them. Also, if you see other people fishing them, you should approach them about it in a polite way, they may not know any better. Furthermore, the trout eggs will not be in the depression itself, but rather in the loose gravel behind the redd so take extra care not to walk behind the redds and trample any eggs buried under the gravel. We are the only trout stream with stream born trout in OK, and a good spawn will ensure it continues to be that way.
Tight Lines, Peter
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Nov 3, 2017 11:56:09 GMT -6
Post by mirvc17 on Nov 3, 2017 11:56:09 GMT -6
This may be a long shot, but could the LMFRF create signs about redds and post them on the stream as the season dictates?
This might be overkill since the EH is small, but DePuy Spring Creek in MT has a section they close off with signs when the cutthroat are spawning. They had a simple bright rope tied off to stakes in the ground with dates on them.
I know, it's Oklahoma and someone would fish there anyway or destroy the set up......
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Nov 3, 2017 12:07:10 GMT -6
Post by golferjeff on Nov 3, 2017 12:07:10 GMT -6
Spawning in 70 degree water? I hope there is enough oxygen for the eggs to develop. JP - you know better than to suggest that I may be up at LMF sunday, maybe take some pics.
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Nov 3, 2017 12:47:40 GMT -6
Post by turfdawg on Nov 3, 2017 12:47:40 GMT -6
Hope they don't end up being hard boiled eggs this year.
I'm so ready for a day trip but really want me a 50 degree day with 60-65 degree water, not 87 day and 72 water.
Please keep us posted Peter
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Post by breeden3 on Nov 3, 2017 12:52:03 GMT -6
I took water temps the past couple days and the EH was at 66-67 degrees both days.
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Nov 3, 2017 13:09:55 GMT -6
Post by darrelln09 on Nov 3, 2017 13:09:55 GMT -6
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Post by fwood on Nov 3, 2017 14:23:36 GMT -6
That's great news. Hope the temps hold at least that temp or lower. "Behind" is where? Downstream side of the redd?
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Redds
Nov 3, 2017 15:02:35 GMT -6
Post by danimal on Nov 3, 2017 15:02:35 GMT -6
That's great news. Hope the temps hold at least that temp or lower. "Behind" is where? Downstream side of the redd? I was wondering that also.
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Post by troutbum54 on Nov 3, 2017 16:42:43 GMT -6
I would assume the downstream side is considered “behind” it since trout mate in the redd area and the eggs and sperm drift downstream a little before settling
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Redds
Nov 3, 2017 16:45:53 GMT -6
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Post by mirvc17 on Nov 3, 2017 16:45:53 GMT -6
I’m no expert but yes I believe downstream. When they lay their eggs, some of them are going to drift with the current downstream a little bit before they make it to the gravel.
Which is why (for example) Trout camp out behind salmon and wait for some free food.
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Redds
Nov 3, 2017 16:46:26 GMT -6
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Post by mirvc17 on Nov 3, 2017 16:46:26 GMT -6
Bah troutbum beats me again!
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Nov 3, 2017 20:17:53 GMT -6
Post by jonbo on Nov 3, 2017 20:17:53 GMT -6
Thank goodness the temps have come down!
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Post by troutbum54 on Nov 3, 2017 20:41:57 GMT -6
*hangs a 1st comment off the end of my fly rod “ahh you gotta be quicker than that” but in all fairness it’s kind of an interesting dynamic on how the eggs are layed and fertilized! It’s a far cry from the birds-and-the-bees talk but scientifically it’s the same process taking place in vitro as opposed to in vivo
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