Fish before the water rises...

[Phil Lilley]

I got out this morning cause I knew they were going to increase the flow.  They did.  And fishing was great, as I thought it would be.

[Phil Lilley]

The first part is from last evening.  You can fast forward through the long fight...  I didn't edit it out.  14 minute fight. 

[Phil Lilley]

And then there was this one today -

A triploid.  Here's Nathan's description -

Paige just had the fishing trip that everyone dreams of. Her first day on a fly rod produced this 30.25 inch long, 13.9 lb. brown trout! She and her husband were on a guided trip with Captain Brett Rader of Chartered Waters Trout Shop & Guide Service and caught the fish using one of his custom flies. The brown beauty was released and swam away strong. Paige is now the 2nd person to qualify for the Lake Taneycomo Hall of Fame this year.

We've created 3 new award divisions for our catch and release.  We added a 24-, 27- and 30-inch class award.

https://lilleyslanding.com/trophy-catch-release/

[Phil Lilley]

I see the finger close to the gills... Nathan and Ryan assured me they were aware.  Luckily the fish didn't bolt and it wasn't hurt.  It never faltered in the tank before or after release.

I've warned our guides not to bring big trout to our dock unless absolutely necessary, esp in the months when water quality is not good.

[Phil Lilley]

OK... I'm going nuts.  This video is all from yesterday (Sunday).  Two different trips.

[jdmidwest]

Good looking healthy fish.  Water quality must be in top shape this year.