Trout Fishing Cherry River WEST VIRGINIA 

It was a Friday stocking. We think the whole state new as the water is stocked weekly and hadn't shown up on the stocking report the first four days:) There were cars lined up waiting - traffic jams!

@@TeamPautzke you are right. I agree.

I honestly wish they would quit announcing it

We will pass along your suggestion to the WVDNR and see what they say.

@@TeamPautzke Not suggesting I’m any better. We all have to decide for ourselves, like I saw you mention to someone else’s criticism. I certainly fish for stocked trout, so I’m guilty, too. For me, barbless hooks and artificial lures only is where I draw my own personal line. But seriously, handing them out from the stocking trucks would save wear and tear on those poor stockers (no more nasty falls!) and the trout, too-saving them from that harsh toss into such shallow, open water…but don’t guess that would do much for your bait business. 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for sharing your opinion. We are always happy to listen, as long as someone is respectful in their delivery. Good luck out there and have fun with barbless hooks and lures - that's your choice. We all choose something that suits our needs best.

@@TeamPautzke Civility is certainly paramount-especially these days. Enjoy your fishing! Tight lines! 👍

And, his tail!

Hi Jay, That's your choice. Everyone has a different idea of what they enjoy. Have fun whatever you choose.

​@@TeamPautzke there's always that one guy 🙄 . Hope you guys come down during the Gold Rush

Don't hate on them. I love followers. They catch their limits quickly and leave. Leaving me alone to catch and release fish the rest of the day