The "Shrek Trout" a merit badge for the adventurous
By KBarton10 on Apr 1, 2008 in Fly Fishing, current events, science
Another exotic venue to add to your list as the rarest of all trout will debut next year in Dubai. Genetically engineered to thrive in higher water temperatures, the “Asfar Trout” (Yellow Trout) will be featured on the two community islands of The World, and also the freshwater lagoon of the new Dreamworks theme park, which broke ground earlier this year.
Strict angling regulations have been adopted to preserve the resident fish - and “no take” permits are only available to residents of the The World and vacationers staying in the penthouse suite of the theme park hotel.
The product of extensive genetic manipulation, the Asfar Trout gains it’s tolerance for warm water from the “Hamour” - a local grouper found only in salt water. Hamour and Rainbow trout make up the bulk of the genetic variant and tendencies from both species have been noted.
Fisheries biologists are keenly interested as this variant retains some of the migratory instincts of the steelhead trout, yet laboratory tests shows the “Ham-Trout” variant infertile. With ready access to salt water - the real question is where will it migrate..
“Opening Day” will be April 2009, and if you’re staying at the hotel, you’d be a fool not to take advantage.
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The Trout Underground | Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Ahh, the Snipe Trout. I want to be the first to fall into your carefully baited trap…
Kbarton10 | Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
This smacks of “Pot calling the Kettle Black.”
Tom Morgan | Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
It is always cool to see weird looking fish.I work as a fish monger,and there is a company who selectively breed trout so that you can get almost any colour from the rainbow trout.I have had red and blue-ish in my service case before.
Tom
KBarton10 | Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
This is actually a Pennsylvania hatchery raised “Golden Trout” - I couldn’t resist a bit of an April prank.