I started fly fishing the Truckee River two years ago this week. I didn’t get her anything, but she got me this:
25″ and change on the tape. Took Doug O’s StoneDaddy for a ride. My saving grace on this fight was that she would explode downstream 25 yards and then bury herself in a pocket, giving me enough time to get downstream of her to keep the game going. This happened 4 times I can remember. She never came out of the water completely but in an effort to hustle she passed through some water only a couple inches deep exposing her back so I knew from that point on what I was dealing with.
I’ve learned not to horse in a fish like this, but I almost erred on the other end of the spectrum. We were both wiped. I know it’s not cool to say this, but my heart was flying and I could feel the adrenaline in my legs. This may be just another fish for many, but for me it was pretty special.
So sweet– would have loved to have been there and seen it go down!
Well done sir, I am truly impressed.
Sweet Donald, those are some studs you landed, that bigger one is beautiful. Its our little secret where they like to live. I’m still trying to figure out how to follow you on Blogger, I see the new links, but its through Yahoo or NetVibes. Here is a link for to how to add the gadget for Blogger followers: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/enable-followers-blogger-30358.html
Best and hope to see you out there again!!
Added the followers gadget. That work for you?
That works, I’m a follower, you’ll like the gadget. Best.