Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2021 ...especially for the folks who fish: In the summer of 2020 — antsy from pandemic lockdowns and in no hurry to start their upcoming freshman year of college staring at computer screens — Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak set themselves a goal: to travel the United States and catch the official state fish from all 50 states. Over the next year, the friends from Oakton, Va., traveled across the country in Luke’s mom’s Honda minivan, from Maine (Atlantic salmon) to California (golden trout) to Hawaii (humuhumunukunukuāpua’a). Well, they didn’t drive to Hawaii — they flew — but you get the idea. Luke and Daniel had a list, they had a timetable and they had a plan: to wrap up their epic quest with their home state’s official fish, the brook trout. And then Daniel couldn’t catch one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 23, 2021 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: ...especially for the folks who fish: In the summer of 2020 — antsy from pandemic lockdowns and in no hurry to start their upcoming freshman year of college staring at computer screens — Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak set themselves a goal: to travel the United States and catch the official state fish from all 50 states. Over the next year, the friends from Oakton, Va., traveled across the country in Luke’s mom’s Honda minivan, from Maine (Atlantic salmon) to California (golden trout) to Hawaii (humuhumunukunukuāpua’a). Well, they didn’t drive to Hawaii — they flew — but you get the idea. Luke and Daniel had a list, they had a timetable and they had a plan: to wrap up their epic quest with their home state’s official fish, the brook trout. And then Daniel couldn’t catch one. What a loser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2021 I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a state fish. I looked up Pa. it’s a brook trout. Then I looked up Ohio, expected it to be a sucker. They don’t have a state fish. There are other states that don’t have a state fish so I don’t know how those guys expected to catch 50 state fish. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 23, 2021 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2021 That sounds expensive. Fishing license fees, and then probably a special use fee for the State fish. Equipment and maybe boat rental. Lattes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted August 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a state fish. I looked up Pa. it’s a brook trout. Then I looked up Ohio, expected it to be a sucker. They don’t have a state fish. There are other states that don’t have a state fish so I don’t know how those guys expected to catch 50 state fish. WIKI disagrees! Ohio seems to be the only one (losers!), and they went with Walleye for Ohio??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted August 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: That sounds expensive. Fishing license fees, and then probably a special use fee for the State fish. Equipment and maybe boat rental. Lattes. So? Have you been to all 50 states? I haven't! Think of the value in that alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted August 23, 2021 And I hope @jsharr is working on getting a Scout patch developed for the "50 State Angler" award! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #8 Posted August 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: WIKI disagrees! Ohio seems to be the only one (losers!), and they went with Walleye for Ohio??? Ohio Oh, Ohio. With 75% of its northern border along Lake Erie, one would think that the walleye or big lake-dwelling brown trout would be the official fish of the Buckeye State. Nope. Ohioans have refused to choose. That’s right, Ohio has no state fish. The state absolutely has records. The walleye record from 1999 stands at about 16 pounds, and the largest brown trout of about 14 pounds was caught in 2012. But truthfully, who the fuck wants to fish when you’ve got giant ag-fed Ohio whitetails to occupy all your obsessive energy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Ohio Oh, Ohio. With 75% of its northern border along Lake Erie, one would think that the walleye or big lake-dwelling brown trout would be the official fish of the Buckeye State. Nope. Ohioans have refused to choose. That’s right, Ohio has no state fish. The state absolutely has records. The walleye record from 1999 stands at about 16 pounds, and the largest brown trout of about 14 pounds was caught in 2012. But truthfully, who the fuck wants to fish when you’ve got giant ag-fed Ohio whitetails to occupy all your obsessive energy? Yep - Ohio is the land of LOSERS Except @donkpow who is a winner even when losing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #10 Posted August 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: And I hope @jsharr is working on getting a Scout patch developed for the "50 State Angler" award! He likes to catch delicious bass. I think his favorite fish is a brown trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: He likes to catch delicious bass. I think his favorite fish is a brown trout. Think he has caught BOTH state fish for Texas? He is exceptional, but he is also Texan, so...??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #12 Posted August 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: So? Have you been to all 50 states? I haven't! Think of the value in that alone. I'm old school. I've been in all the 48 contiguous states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution donkpow Posted August 23, 2021 Solution Share #13 Posted August 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Yep - Ohio is the land of LOSERS Except @donkpow who is a winner even when losing. That's right fur balls, we don't pass frivolous legislation in this state. Unless you want us to. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted August 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I'm old school. I've been in all the 48 contiguous states. What about Hawaii and Alaska??? 48 out of 50 gets you NOTHING compared to these kids who did all 50 and caught fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #15 Posted August 23, 2021 I drove to Alaska one winter, it’s cold up there. I haven’t been to a lot of states but I’ve been to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted August 23, 2021 Amazingly, I think these are the ones I am missing, and likely to all get swept up in a future National Park camping sort of trip. And Maine. Still no Maine. So, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minn, Wis, and Michigan (those last three of Cafe strongholds), and then a trip up to ride in Maine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 23, 2021 Share #17 Posted August 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: So? Have you been to all 50 states? I haven't! Think of the value in that alone. All but AK and HI. That’s why I know the cost of lattes really adds up. We collected magnets, not fish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #18 Posted August 23, 2021 This is the state fish in every state the Great Divide race passes through. Hence the name Salsa gave the bike. The bike even has a map of the route on the frame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted August 23, 2021 Share #19 Posted August 23, 2021 WYOMING — A two-pound golden trout recently caught in Wyoming by four-year-old Caroline May Evans, is up for world-record consideration. On Saturday, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) delivered the news via Twitter that Caroline “recently submitted an application for this 0.92-kg (2-pound) golden trout to potentially set the IGFA Female Smallfry Record for the species.” “Caroline was fishing in Wyoming. After a quick fight and weighing, she was able to safely release the fish.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted August 24, 2021 Share #20 Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 10:36 AM, Razors Edge said: ...especially for the folks who fish: In the summer of 2020 — antsy from pandemic lockdowns and in no hurry to start their upcoming freshman year of college staring at computer screens — Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak set themselves a goal: to travel the United States and catch the official state fish from all 50 states. Over the next year, the friends from Oakton, Va., traveled across the country in Luke’s mom’s Honda minivan, from Maine (Atlantic salmon) to California (golden trout) to Hawaii (humuhumunukunukuāpua’a). Well, they didn’t drive to Hawaii — they flew — but you get the idea. Luke and Daniel had a list, they had a timetable and they had a plan: to wrap up their epic quest with their home state’s official fish, the brook trout. And then Daniel couldn’t catch one. I'm glad they had the money funds to do it - I hope the tradeoff isn't big college loans. There are some things I wasn't able to do when I was college age due to having to work full-time in summers and then too busy getting established until my 40's. I glad when people do stuff like this - they may not have the opportunity later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted August 24, 2021 Share #21 Posted August 24, 2021 20 hours ago, denniS said: “Caroline was fishing in Wyoming. After a quick fight and weighing, she was able to safely release the fish.” Fortunately, I never had to be weighed after catching trout in Wyoming. I’d expect to put up more of a fight than she apparently did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted August 24, 2021 Share #22 Posted August 24, 2021 Somehow, it seems appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted August 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, 2Far said: Somehow, it seems appropriate Dude! You have THREE to catch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted August 24, 2021 Share #24 Posted August 24, 2021 The Ohio state fish: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 24, 2021 Share #25 Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 10:36 AM, Razors Edge said: Well, they didn’t drive to Hawaii — they flew — but you get the idea. Luke and Daniel had a list, they had a timetable and they had a plan: to wrap up their epic quest with their home state’s official fish, the brook trout. And then Daniel couldn’t catch one. NJ's is also the brook trout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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