That's the case with all fish with markings. And all fish are darker on the back in clear water, with more vivid colours especially the primary colours.
p.s What's with all the gloves, you little benders
well a few are stocked but any under 4 lbs are wild but they are cracking sport and are quite a challenge to catch.
Did you use a dry or a nymph or a worm? even a 3lb Brown is a large river specimen now a days.
Oh, I thought they were going to be the privet type of shots, you know, the ones you get your hubby to take .
Sorry Kay couldn't resist it.
Nice pic's, tell your man.