Im not trying to strike up a controversy here but my opinion is that trout are bred for a single purpose, to be caught and eaten. I would think otherwise if CT put a lenght limit on trout and kept the season open all year round. I look at places like Scoville Res. where I see hundreds of people who clearly fish 1-3 days out of the year just to catch trout. And I will tell you most of them don't even know the regs. with there buckets full of trout. I myself only keep trout if they die during capture which, lets face it, happens more than most would like. You will rarley see me fishing for trout anywhere but Trout Managment Area's where I know I stand a chance of catching fish after the bucket birgade has come and gone. These areas really hold alot of trout and it gives CT's true trout anglers a chance to experience a great fishery where I have found catching 20-30 trout in a days trip during the spring is not uncommon. Like Don D. said, I'm shure it has alot to do with the money that is taken in from liscenses, permits, etc. and I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade as far as tradition goes because I myself enjoy the thrill of waking up early on Opening Day morning, but if trout season remained open year round and regulations were strenghtened, CT trout fishing could remain as abundant all year as it is on opening day. Trophy trout for everyone
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