I had the honor of landing this magnificent fish early this season. I often fish at this real classy place near my home. It is a bingo hall across from a Rural King... I know that doesn't sound like much. The property has a public lake that nobody fishes and it is full of mirror carp, common carp, crappie and largemouth bass. All within 5 minutes from my houes and on the way home from work. It is my little dream spot. Well, I finally caught this monster fish after 1 year or so of casting to it. Here is a post where I got a scale from the fish last year.
A nymph pattern took this guy on a 6wt rod with 5lb tippet and a bingo player (onlooker) helped me land this fish and take some photos for me. This carp was just over 4 ft long! The bingo player read the scale for me and said 51lbs. This fish bent my net in half and I had to get in the water to land this guy. I will never forget this fish.
Wow, amazing catch. How long did it take to land?
ReplyDeleteHey Kevin. Thanks for reading. It had to take close to one hour or so. I was exhausted when it was all over. I could hardly hold a glass in my hand when I got home!
DeleteHot dang. Good on you!
ReplyDeleteTotally Jealous! I have a couple in the 30 pound range and I've been trying for a couple of years.
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome catch! Good for you! Few people, anywhere, catch a 51 lb. fish on anything, much less fly gear. Good job!
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Nice, there are a few at a pond I fish at too. Hoping to copy your nice work here. JGR
ReplyDeleteI have the mad river passage 14 just as you do. does the wobbling stop after you get used to balancing it out?
ReplyDeleteHey Edress. I really love the Mad River Passage 14 Canoe. It felt a little wobbly at first, but I got used to what was normal. I have never tipped this canoe and I stand up and fly fish from it all the time. My wife rides with me too and we have never tipped. I heard a funny saying once, "Canoes don't tip, people tip canoes."
DeleteI know this is an old post but that catch is fantastic! Following. Hope to see some more awesomeness. I encourage you to follow me as well and spread the word about my blog! : ) Happy fishing, my good man!
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