I haven't done much stream fishing since I moved down here, and to be honest when I want to hit the streams, I go either north or your neck of the woods.
I've been checking out a lot of lakes this year since I have a boat to use.
And I've only fallen off once so far.
And no, I do not do the first day of trout season, ever.
I like quiet peaceful streams when I fish. Not parade lines.
Oh and Bam,
If you broil a trout right all those bones will slide right out in a full skeleton just like in the cartoons.