Had a little guy, about 28-30" come all the way to the boat tonight at Tapps. Lake was like a bathtub with rowdy kids in it. Haha! I found a bay that has a slow buoy out in front so had some peace, but I only had about 90-100 minutes. Wished they closed at 9 instead of 8!
Anyway, this dude came all in and then I did 2 figure 8s and he grabbed the last inch or 2 of a nice big black Clarkman fly. Thanks Randall! I could feel him tugging on the feathers, but not on the hook. I did a good job of not yanking it out, but he didn't adjust his grab. Finally let go and then chased it for 2 more figure 8s. Haha! I can see how these guys could be susceptible to snagging. I probably could have snagged him with my single 4/0 hook, let alone a big treble.
So bummed he didn't fully commit, but glad to finally get some figure 8 action. And Randy's fly now has 2 official follows and 1 nibble.
Anyway, this dude came all in and then I did 2 figure 8s and he grabbed the last inch or 2 of a nice big black Clarkman fly. Thanks Randall! I could feel him tugging on the feathers, but not on the hook. I did a good job of not yanking it out, but he didn't adjust his grab. Finally let go and then chased it for 2 more figure 8s. Haha! I can see how these guys could be susceptible to snagging. I probably could have snagged him with my single 4/0 hook, let alone a big treble.
So bummed he didn't fully commit, but glad to finally get some figure 8 action. And Randy's fly now has 2 official follows and 1 nibble.