The focus of most trout hatcheries is producing trout for food processing. Live stocking is a secondary outlet. These trout are reared in large quantities in overcrowded, indoor holding cells, and are fed large amounts of growth hormones and antibiotics. This method deprives the trout of natural foods such as bugs and natural aquatics, making them ill-suited for fly-fishing. They also have undeveloped color displays because of lack of sunlight and natural food consumption during the rearing process.
When these hatchery-engineered fish are stocked in natural streams a large percentage of them die after a short time simply because they are not acclimated to the natural environment. Another prominent condition seen with fish raised in these conditions is fin rub. Due to the overcrowded conditions of concrete holding cells the fins do not develop properly because they are constantly being worn down from contact with the concrete and other fish. Because fin quality is so crucial to a trout’s fight capacity and endurance the typical fin rubbed hatchery trout cannot come close to the power and magnificence nature intended. Finally, the largest problem is the lack of attention paid to the diseases and parasites that can be transferred from one fish to another because of poor hatchery practices. Not enough is being done to address this huge problem responsible for wiping out wild and native trout streams. No wonder hatchery trout often have such a bad reputation. Yet, wild trout streams are a rarity – and often available only as public waters. But one man’s dedication to nature and business produced a trout rearing process which works with nature. For almost three decades Karl Brandt has been known for raising the finest quality world-class trout Time is one of the key ingredients in producing our highly sought after quality world-class trout. Blue-ribbon trout Our standard world-class trout 1) Reared using our exclusive Native Way rearing process 2) Standard wild trout appearance and finesse 3) Disease-free certified 4) One to two years in the growing Premium reserve trout This line represents the finest collection of world-class trout 1) Reared using our exclusive Native Way rearing process 2) Our multi-attribute development process 3) Reared according to our quality fin development program 4) Disease-free certified 5) Less than 1% out of more than 500,000 world-class trout 6) Hand selected for confirmation, color, and superior natural genetic quality. 7) Health and confirmation continuously monitored. 8) One and half to seven + years in the growing process. 9) Requires a very refined natural and organic management approach. 10) Exclusively available to Big Springs Signature Trout Streams. Ultimate trophy trout This represents the largest fish from premium reserve trout 1) Reared using our exclusive Native Way rearing process 2) Our multi-attribute development process 3) Reared according to our quality fin development program 4) Disease-free certified 5) Less than .2% out of an approximate 500,000 world-class trout 6) Hand selected for confirmation, color, and superior natural genetic quality. 7) Health and confirmation continuously monitored. 8) Three to seven + years in the growing. 9) Requires a very refined natural and organic management approach 10) Exclusively available to Big Springs Signature Trout Streams. 
for the fly-fishing industry. The quest for the perfect fly-fishing trout has led Karl to a very different and effective process of rearing trout with all the fight and finesse of a wild trout and a little something extra called “Big Shoulders”. Our exclusive Native Way rearing process focuses on the habitat of the wild trout. At four inches in length our trout leave the hatchery and are reared in streams and ponds that are natural, uncrowded, and fed by glacial Morain artesian spring water that is mineral rich. Fin quality is never compromised allowing for spectacular fight quality. Bugs and natural aquatics play a critical role in our trout’s development. We do not give our trout growth hormones nor do we regularly feed them antibiotics. They flourish on natural foods and natural sunlight which produces brilliant color displays and ensures excellent health. Like a fine scotch using only the best quality ingredients means you’re obligated to not rush it. Many of our premium reserve trout take three to seven years to reach our stringent quality standards. Only the healthiest and most vibrant trout can make it through the maturation process required to reach premium reserve trout status. Less than 1% of approximately 500,000 trout make it to this elite status. This ensures only the finest quality of genetics for future trout. Finally, our hatchery (Brandt Trout Hatchery) is a disease-free certified hatchery. This ensures we will have quality world-class trout trout in the future. To preserve you must protect from disease.
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A premium reserve trout collection is a collection of trophy trout reminiscent of the rarest and most magnificent trout abroad exhibiting an array of attributes that will remind you of the breath taking and unique color display of a fine piece of artwork and the fight, finesse, and stamina of a true professional athlete. premium reserve trout are hand picked and custom reared exclusively for Big Springs Signature Trout Streams. line only.which focuses on diet and proper powerful fin growth. hatched make it to this hierarchy status line. line only. hatched make it to this hierarchy status (Yes, that 2 tenths of 1%)
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