well I doubt it's ever been done - but the principle is clear.

A large slower moving rock would not generate the same shockwaves.

Basically rs is saying that you can generate shockwaves with a really hard impact that mirrors the way dynamite fishing concusses and kills fish.

Or at least I think that's what he's getting at - as always, fantastic ideas: detail and proof non-existent.

Bearing in mind you can't do this by firing a bullet into a stream, it's doubtful that you could generate sufficient energy and shockwaves to stun fish with a sling and a stone.

You'd probably catch more by actually hitting a fish with a slung rock.

It's an interesting idea though

I feel, even if it's possible, everyone's best friend the pointy stick would be a safer bet.

I did not believe you can catch trout with your hands..until I actually did it Going to give the sling and flat rock a shot hehe. I,ll get back to ya on this one.

Here in Montana, the best fishing I've experienced was in the mountains, those dumb hungry fish will eat anything. It only takes one type of lure:

A good ol' Blue Fox.

Fresh Cutthroat is a healer to weary joints after something like a Rumble hike, especially when well seasoned!

I don't really know as I'm not avid. But I would recommend Blue Foxes for trout.

Morphy wrote on May 3^rd, 2018 at 1:30pm:

    I've read about people fishing for Crappie Bass using a very similar method.  The very long poles enable fishermen to reach otherwise inaccessible pockets in the weeds where Crappie hide. I've come very close to purchasing a long Crappie pole but I haven't tried it yet.
    I have eaten Carp and I can't understand Americans' aversion to it.  I think it's pretty good. 
     Something we discussed here a very long time ago.. The Edge Theory.  If you are going to fish a body of water you're unfamiliar with your best chance of locating fish is to find where as many edges as possible meet. What the hell am I talking about?  In fishing, an edge is anywhere any differences in ambient conditions meet.  Here are just a few of an almost infinite array of examples.  Where clear water runs into stained water. Where weeds meet clear water. Where fast water meets still water.  Where ice ends and liquid water begins.  The surface of the water is an edge because water meets air there.  Same with the bottom.  Where different sorts of weeds meet, like where Rice Grass meets Lily Pads meet seaweed, etc..  Where cold water meets warm.  When stormy weather runs into clear.  Dusk and dawn are both edges. Where fresh water meets brackish or salt. The list is endless.  If you can find a place in your unfamiliar body of water where four or five of these edges meet (the more the better) the better your chances of catching fish.  At first you have to think about it but after a while it becomes automatic. I learned of this theory in the '80s reading In Fisherman magazine.  I'm not sure they invented it.  It works.

I'm going to try this very soon just need to order it