I'd never heard of Bull Trout until I moved to Montana in 1998. Then as now, they are a Threatened (not quite qualifying for "Endangered") species that cannot be targeted by anglers, except for one river and lake in NW Montana and only if you have the correct paperwork. They are a char, more closely related to brook trout and dolly varden than cutthroats (who share their native waters) or rainbow trout.
They are aggressive predators. I've seen one, on the Blackfoot River. It was over 30" long and seriously considering snacking on a 14" cutthroat that I'd foul-hooked. Fascinating beasties. John Arnold of Headhunters Fly Shop and Scumliner Media fame recently published this gem in cooperation with another photographer/producer, Pat Clayton of Fish Eye Guy Photography.
Notice the deep turquoise hue of the water in some of those shots? I love that color!
Hats off to John and Pat. Very cool collaboration.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Such a cool fish.
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