Picking your favorite fish replica is kind of like picking your favorite child – they all have different pros and cons. Of the eight mounts we have, my cutthroat is the smallest, but it provides a disproportionate amount of joy. I caught it on our 10^th anniversary trip to Triple Creek Ranch in Montana in 2015.

I’ve caught lake trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutbow trout, but despite the fact that there are brook trout almost in my backyard, I’ve never caught any. Whether to get a replica is a deeply personal decision. They’re one of the most beautiful fish around when they’re all lit up, so maybe someday one will end up on my wall.