On Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:12:58 -0800 (PST), Halfordian Golfer
wrote:

Further, and also somewhat contrary to your beliefs, apparently, is
that the brook trout hatchery program has been in full steam ahead
mode and is also cited as contributing to the program. It looks like
the angling future in Maine is very good. Interestingly.

Tim, will you please listen to me: There is NO stocking of brook
trout in the Rapid River. All of the brook trout are native to that
river, and it is thought that they may be a specific strain native to
only that river. There obviously is stocking throughout Maine, but
they do not stock the Rapid River.

Banning the killing of a brook trout is what brought back the
population and increased the sizes to *normal*. Stocking had nothing
to do with it. Banning the killing of landlocks who were stocked
about a hundred years ago also increased their number and size. The
Rapid River is a prime example of how catch and release can bring a
doomed waterway back to a viable and healthy one.

Dave