old f--ts with flyrods

[Gump]

It often takes many casts on the big water with big flies, but sometimes it happens...

[Gump]

Crazy story Trapper and nice fish guys !   Sadly I have seen these birds key on other stocked waters once the trout are 'in'.  I wish the trout tasted awful to them and they just targeted the lesser species......like bass... 

[fishnmachine]

Very nice, Gump! Thanks for sharing.   

[RIVERRAT2]

some real great photos and a GREAT FISH, thanks for sharing
 
RAT

[Bartman44]

Nice Gump, envious.

I'm in the middle of a complete kitchen redo so I'm an old f--t with a nail gun right now so keep the pictures coming guys.   

[trapper2000]

my  Easter  basket smorgasburg fishing  morning   matty  prince  nymph ,hares  ears  and  Addams  again

[trapper2000]

gump  great  pictures  felt like I was there!!!   beautiful  fish 

[MattyP123]

Awesome pig there gump.

my  Easter  basket smorgasburg fishing  morning   matty  prince  nymph ,hares  ears  and  Addams  again

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[chrony59]

Great fish as usual Trapper and Gump ............... my trout stream has finally come down to a decent level    I hit it Saturday for a few hours and boy did it feel good to have a fat 16" Brown on the end of my line    plan on hitting today after work !

[WANNAKETCHUM]

Nice job Gump!! You are a true sportsman! Is that a glass rod you're using? The blank has that look to it.

WK

[RIVERRAT2]

trapper,
some nice fish,and a great photo thanks for sharing
 
RAT

[lowaccord66]

Love the gray ghost...

[trapper2000]

nice picture low ^5

I  hit the  gills this morning and  they where  pre  spawn  but shallow  ,not  sure  how  many I caught but I kept 20 really nice ones for diner 

[lowaccord66]

Thanks Trap.  When I was younger learning to fly fish I went after gills first.  Forgiving little buggers helped me build confidence before hitting those fickle trout. 

[Gump]

Is that a glass rod you're using? The blank has that look to it.

WK

WannaKM,

Thanks.  Very good eye !   Yes, that is a vintage Orvis FullFlex 9' #9wt.  I have it paired with an old British made Orvis Madison real.  It is a big combo but lined with a RIO outbound short line with intermediate tip, I can really rip big flies 70-80 ft. with a double haul.  I put this combo together for pike/musky but as you can see it fits the bill for big shoreline trout and salmon.