Brian Sloss Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Well, I found myself at Greer on Thursday evening and I happened to have my fly rod from my last time out in the van, so I decided what the heck. The river is at 2.6ft (2 is normal) so getting to the bottom requires weight. I had a bitch creek stone with a bloody Mary dropper on from last time out, so I just left it on and added a large split shot and went to the bridge. The following is why you should never get lazy like I did. Always inspect your leader and tippet to make sure it is in good shape before using it a second time. After a few casts below the bridge (about 10 yards downstream) my indicator went down, but more like a snag than a fish. Well I set the hook just in case and low and behold it was not a snag. It felt more like a steelhead and it took off like a bat out of hell downstream pulling like only one other fish in the last couple of years has done to me on the 11 point. My nemisis from 2 years ago that I hook a couple of times, but never landed that was probably 7-8lbs. I don't know if this was the same fish or a new brute, but it was big. This was in the same general area of the river though and was every bit the same quality of fish and after a relatively short fight, it snapped my 4x line about 2ft up from the stone fly. Always check your equipment, even if you are just messing around for a few minutes on stream, you never know. www.elevenpointflyfishing.com www.elevenpointcottages.com (417)270-2497
superfly Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Sounds like you had a good one on! Strong fish snapping 4x. I am glad to know that you released it. What is your recipe for a Bloody Mary. Superfly
Brian Sloss Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 I didn't release it, the fish released itself! I'm sure the 4x probably had a nick in it or something. www.elevenpointflyfishing.com www.elevenpointcottages.com (417)270-2497
snap Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 to make you feel better, Brian, maybe it was a carp!!!
Brian Sloss Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 Maybe a little better, but I would want to land a carp of that size as well. Pretty sure it was a trout though. www.elevenpointflyfishing.com www.elevenpointcottages.com (417)270-2497
Mark Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Tough Break Brian!! But at least you left it for us amatuers. Man I would love to get a wall hanger one of these years.
superfly Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Mark, Take a picture it makes a great wall hanger. Trophy fish belong in their trophy waters for everyone to enjoy. Practice catch and release! Superfly
snap Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 ...IF...it ever happens...I will take the picture for you ...mark!!!
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