10-20-2012, 04:09 AM
We did well today in state dock area....morning before 1030 was good for me. I was trolling holloween pattern by FG using a sink tip fly fishing line. Gartside Hackle I believe. did not regret starting early.
I now know why peeps believe they lose 20lb fish. I lost one today that was about 15lbs....upgraded my tippet to 8lb and soon hooked a 20lber...I was soo giddy and thinking wow...the cost of mounting this thing is gonna be pricey but worth it! after a struggle to reel myself(plus pontoon) to the fish.... I pulled up a huge chunk of vegetation...with a cutt below the pile of mess still fighting...Dang it!
I'm hoping the 15lber wasnt also a mess of weeds..sorry no pics but you will have fun....good luck!
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I now know why peeps believe they lose 20lb fish. I lost one today that was about 15lbs....upgraded my tippet to 8lb and soon hooked a 20lber...I was soo giddy and thinking wow...the cost of mounting this thing is gonna be pricey but worth it! after a struggle to reel myself(plus pontoon) to the fish.... I pulled up a huge chunk of vegetation...with a cutt below the pile of mess still fighting...Dang it!
I'm hoping the 15lber wasnt also a mess of weeds..sorry no pics but you will have fun....good luck!
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