Jimmy Aw 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Hi folks, While nymphing away with my favourite dragonfly nymph... Suddenly... the line just TAUT TIGHT & SWEPT across the water surface.... just like a jet ski's rope!!!! Ended up with a 5 miniute "follow me" struggle with my 1st pacu the "nutcracker" on the zero wt... .... I don't mind doing it again.... Close up of the Nut Cracker's mouth... Est. 6lb Pacu & my Zero Wt. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 25, 2004 That fish looks like it could put up a fight OSD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoolyBugger 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 A zero weight? You're quite the sportsman. Lite tackle is the only way to go. tight lines, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozes 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 I have one of these living in my fish tank. My wife paid like $15.00 for this thing . All I had to do is catch flight to the other part of the world and catch it myself . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Aw 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 QUOTE (WoolyBugger @ Jul 25 2004, 01:47 AM) A zero weight? You're quite the sportsman. Lite tackle is the only way to go. tight lines, I wasn't expecting the catch to be such a size... but since I have connected it on the 6lb tippet.... I just have to bear with her.... The bugger's playing the dark side ... with it swimming towards every piece of rock possible to brush against the tippet... It's a miracle I can still stay connect at the end. I have seen a documentary, this fish is a relative to the Piranha & a native to the Amazon River. One of the basic diet is chewing off nuts fallen off into the river. Nevertheless, was introduced to our waters. Best Regards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GHow 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Nice fish!! Did you fight that Pacu in current or in stillwater? I managed a 2 lb Smallie yesterday in the river and my arms and legs were fatiged after that battle. How did you manage the camera once you got it in? I had trouble concentrating taking my shots! Please make a Fly Fishing logbook entry about your Pacu adventure. Will and Leaky Waders will appreciate effort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Aw 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 QUOTE (GHow @ Jul 25 2004, 10:53 AM) Nice fish!! Did you fight that Pacu in current or in stillwater? I managed a 2 lb Smallie yesterday in the river and my arms and legs were fatiged after that battle. How did you manage the camera once you got it in? I had trouble concentrating taking my shots! Please make a Fly Fishing logbook entry about your Pacu adventure. Will and Leaky Waders will appreciate effort. Hi Buddy, Great to hear you having the weak knees experience too!!! I can't get the 1st few shots right, after the 5 to > 10 minutes butt benting struggle... I had to struggle with the trembling hands too... Have taken quite a number of shots before something good turned out Consider the reporting done in a couple of minutes later! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 27, 2004 Great catch Jimmy! I've read that Pacu fight like Bluegill due to their similar shape, and if that's true, a 6 pounder must have been a blast! Imagine catching one full grown! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Aw 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 QUOTE (luvinbluegills @ Jul 27 2004, 01:18 PM) Great catch Jimmy! I've read that Pacu fight like Bluegill due to their similar shape, and if that's true, a 6 pounder must have been a blast! Imagine catching one full grown! Hi luvinbluegills, I totally agrees with you! It's a real challenge just to keep her connected on light tippet. Even I would have meet her again.... I may not land it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornmuse 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 I have seen a documentary, this fish is a relative to the Piranha & a native to the Amazon River. One of the basic diet is chewing off nuts ... Chewing off nuts? No wet wading for me!!! Ouch!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
