I'm not disagreeing with you. I don't go to the North Raven and expect to catch a 20" fish every time. It's true, it would get boring if I knew I was going to catch several big fish every time, especially if they're dumb fish. I go because of the challenge and part of that challenge is the potential to catch a monster, and a crafty one at that.
Go to Strubel and fish as long as you want, with whatever you want and you're not going to catch one over 20". Apparently it used to have fish to 10lbs so the issue isn't carrying capacity. When the opportunity for a range of sizes isn't there, neither is some of the excitement. Disagree?
And don't hold your breath that a lake 2 hours away won't change. I drive 5hrs to get to a lake with some lunkers but even it has deteriorated over the past couple of years because of the 5 fish limit and more fishing pressure. I could drive 14hrs to Manitoba where they actually know how to manage a fishery but at some point, I do need to draw the line.
I hope it isn't true for your gems.
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