The SMOTM response has been phenomenal and there are many smolts to come in the next week. Here, between the straw fedora and the sheer enthusiasm, Dano Pendygrasse of Vancouver, BC  has undeniable panache and style when it come to hauling in the mini trophies.

Pipeline competition no good for fish.

This cat-door sized flounder stripped out Mike to his backing before they were able to run back on it, hog-tie and bring aboard. Well done, Lone State smolters.

Just when you thought it was safe to snap pics of yourself holding a catch smaller than your smoke, it's back: Smolt of the Month.

Like good jazz, the surrounding forest and stream make their own music.