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Cryptid Minisode: The Fur-Bearing Trout (Fearsome Critter Series)

We’ll explore where this ridiculous bit of American folklore comes from, the story behind the furry fish, and why anyone would need a trout with a built-in winter coat. Along the way, we'll throw in a few theories, questionable science, and the kind of nonsense that makes these old lumberjack tales so much fun.

Is the Fur-Bearing Trout an actual creature? Almost certainly not.

Could there be a perfectly reasonable explanation? Maybe.

Would a furry trout make an excellent pet? Absolutely not.

Grab a beer, cast a line, and join us for another quick dive into the weird side of folklore and the…

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