Popular Post jgib01 Posted May 21, 2015 Popular Post Posted May 21, 2015 Not necessarily in the rank of "awesome" for some of you, but as I just started on the fly last August, this was pretty darn sweet for me! And yes, I know I am not holding in the prescribed manner... I was doing well to land it, and lucky my better half was there with her camera for a couple of quick pics. Managed to get it back in the water without dropping it, and watched it quickly and happily swim back to deeper waters. Overall, quite the success! In the second pic, you might notice that I am almost standing on my rod... good thing for the Orvis guarantee, as I'm pretty sure I will need to use it at some point. 11 Quote
murray Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Jason, are you sure your son didn't catch that one? Just kidding , nice trout by the way. 1 Quote
bigalcal Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Nice work!!! Zip up those vest pockets though!!! Asking for trouble!!! (Speaking from experience!!) Quote
jgib01 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Nice work!!! Zip up those vest pockets though!!! Asking for trouble!!! (Speaking from experience!!) Thanks, and duly noted! Good thing there's no zipper on my waders, or something might have been visible there too Quote
WinstonConfluentus Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Good for you! Don't let anyone tell you you're not holding that fellow properly; we love to be held that way, supported at the pecs and near the bum. It keeps the pressure off the vitals! The one hand belly grab is not so good for us. As you start catching bigger ones, maybe even a big old Bull, slide that forearm under the belly a little to spread the load and protect the spine. My friend who types often uses his forefinger and thumb to keep our gill plates (operculum) closed while out of the water, keeps the raw O2 off the gills and calms us a little. 2 Quote
danhunt Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Nice fish! X2 on zipping the vest pockets, I lost a box full of nymphs on Michelle Creek that way. Serves me right for nymphing on a cuttie stream... lol 3 Quote
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