Saw One.... Lost One

[Phil Lilley]

Saw a huge brown bottom/backside of Lookout Island last night.  Swiped at either my jig or the rainbow that was going for it.  20 pounds plus.

This morning, I hooked one I never saw but the head shake was unreal.  A faulty fly reel caused the break...  mad I was upset!  Was using 4x and had all the time in the world to fight it. 

Still running 15,500 cfs with TR's level dropping well below 917.  I'd think they should shut it down soon.

 

BUT there's 3-5 inches of rain in the 7 day forecast.

[Phil Lilley]

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[dpitt]

29 minutes ago, Phil Lilley said:

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Oh man!  been there, those can make it hard to sleep at night, but thanks for sharing, we now know they are there and we still got see the take and the bend it put on the rod. Thanks for sharing

[Foghorn]

" Oh no, I think I got a big one"! 

[Phil Lilley]

22 minutes ago, Foghorn said:

" Oh no, I think I got a big one"! 

I think I can handle a pretty big fish....  but this one was scary right off the bat.  I knew...

[Foghorn]

Thought it was kind of a "unique" opening line.

[Quillback]

Oh man, sorry to see that one get off.

[Ryan Miloshewski]

Burn the reel and bury it somewhere dark, deep and far away from civilization. 

[Seth]

I've definitely chucked reels for less! Would have been nice to at least get some eyes that monster!

[Foghorn]

That drag was making some bad sounds. Not sure if it was slipping or metal on metal.