No problem. I know zilch about trout. I've only caught one or maybe two before this and that was years ago and no where near as big as these. I just remember seeing TV shows showing the guys gingerly netting and removing the hook without taking the fish completely out of the water. I caught these on a 1/8oz ball head jig with a red hook and crappie slug or panfish assasin. My guess is after opening weekend my chances of doing this again are slim. But I'll give it a try Monday after work and I'll have my trout stamp and a stringer just in case!