I would rather catch 10 trout 5-10 lbs than one 20 lb northern. I caught a 22 lb northern and its was ok but one was enough. There is only so much to eat out there and northerns eat a lot of other fish. Plus, they have a fishy taste unless eaten fresh. What upsets me more is FWP putting that lame Arlee rainbow trout strain back in the Missouri River system. It used to be the FWP RBT strain in CF back in the 80s. I believe that is the strain that dies after 2 years, will not reproduce, and has terrible taste and texture. Not even any good smoked. FWP must be trying to attract the out-of-state-fly-rodding-catch-and-release do gooders.
Please try to keep this thread for pictures and atta boys, if you want to talk about the palatable qualities or the management of different species, by all means start a new thread. Not trying to be a dick, just trying to focus.