Saw a Big Brown last evening... I'm going after it

[Phil Lilley]

I tried a few new things last evening - they really didn't work too well.  Still fine tuning.  So I threw a jig for a little bit.

I fished the shallow side from Andy's down, throwing it under the trees. It's deep just off the bank - 5-6 feet.  I was fairly close to the bank so I could flip the jig - so I was in position to see the big brown come out - and I thought he took my jig.  He came out and turned his head inward where I thought my jig was so I set - nope.  But he didn't spook, just went back to his spot.

He's still there I'm sure.

I got a plan.  Heading out shortly to see if it works.

[ColdWaterFshr]

Get jiggy with it.  

Hope you get him.

 

[FishnDave]

Good luck, Phil! 

[Travis Swift]

How big is big Phil?   sounds like a good spot for a big glide bait.  Good Luck, hope you get him and we see pics!

[Phil Lilley]

Got out too late this am.  Sun came out- the place was too lit up.  Evening is better.  Darker on that bank.

Also lots of rises along that bank in the evening...  already have the 4 wt with an elk hair tied on.

[Ryan Miloshewski]

I'm with Travis, how big are we talking here? Lol hope you get him on the dry. Good luck.

[Phil Lilley]

21 hours ago, Ryan Miloshewski said:

I'm with Travis, how big are we talking here? Lol hope you get him on the dry. Good luck.

Pushing 30 inches.

[JestersHK]

You get any more shots at this one?  Any more sightings? A 30in on the long pole would be an adventure for sure. 

[Phil Lilley]

9 hours ago, JestersHK said:

You get any more shots at this one?  Any more sightings? A 30in on the long pole would be an adventure for sure. 

Not yet.  I've been looking.  He might have moved.

[fshndoug]

might have been caught by a poacher on a crawler