How Long To Fight A Fish?

[Dave Cook]

I've seen that Western Auto one night this summer. Hope I run into guys this fall.

Dave

[Greg]

I may do it all wrong but I only fish Taney at night and tie 10# mono straight to my fly line as my leader, no tippet. I have caught several in the 5-7 lb class and even with 3 units running have never fought one over about 2 minutes. I use a #7 rod with water running and a #5 without. My 71 yr old dad uses an old #8 rod that is a Western Auto, owned by his dad and ties 14# mono straight to the fly line and does just as good or better than me. If fighting with heavy line is bad, I need to change. I use a Bass Pro rig that was $85 for the whole set-up. The fish don't care what kind rod you're holding, but I'd still like to have one of those nice TFOs or Sages or ....... you get the idea.

Pic of rainbow is my dad on Sat night, the brown was Monday night right after the lightning passed at midnight. Both were right down from outlet #1

gary

Not at all. I don't think anyone is saying using a heavier tippet would be a bad thing. Fighting a fish with heavier tippet should be a better scenario as you can put more pressure on the fish and land it quicker. More power to you and your Dad. Personally though if I'm fishing in the daytime I just don't get many hits unless I'm using a pretty light tippet.

Very nice fish in your pics.

Greg

[ColdWaterFshr]

I'd rather fish w/ THIS Dad and his #8 Western Auto than just about anyone, except maybe my own son. Best post and pictures I have read in a long time. Badasses, seriously this brought a smile to my face.

[ness]

I'd rather fish w/ THIS Dad and his #8 Western Auto than just about anyone, except maybe my own son. Best post and pictures I have read in a long time. Badasses, seriously this brought a smile to my face.

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