iFly 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Dang, Fly Fishing Russia, that Mandarin Bass looks mean! Cool fish, Ive never seen those before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishDragon 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 That yellow cheek looks like it would put up a really good fight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Landed this one today, atlantic Released shortly after to fight another day. Was about -4 c mid-day cloudy conditions with no sun, 8-12 ft deep and crystal clear water. Water flows also seemed higher than usual. This is my first ever atlantic and im very proud, amazing fight and amazing fish, so much power in these fish. not to mention battled on Feb 19th in the midst of a blistering winter hahaha just kidding its been mild! Druce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodinfliezz 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2012 This fish is the result of being stood up by a client this week. If you ever wondered what guides do when they get stood up, we go catch the fish you would have caught had you been there! Sorry Monday client, this could have been yours on an 8wt if you hadn't missed your alarm clock. wow nice striper man very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightheron 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Druce, congrats on your first Atlantic. You have every right to be beaming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Druce, congrats on your first Atlantic. You have every right to be beaming. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Nice fish Druce! And my word it looks cold up there, actually flying back into the t-dot tonight and now considering packing a sweater as i am going to be walking from 35-40C to ungodly C in shorts and flip flops. Looking forward to steelhead and bench time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Here's a few from a recent trip to Patagonia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Missed a big buck steelie today, he came off right away, woulda made a nice fish pic, he followed it into 6 inches of water to take it when we was originally in about 10 feet. DAMN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 Best steelhead of my life as of yet, landed 6 and lost 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2012 Go get em' Druce! Hey what are they eating right now, what is the presentation? I may have some time to hit open waters this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2012 Go get em' Druce! Hey what are they eating right now, what is the presentation? I may have some time to hit open waters this week. Hey dude, Any egg fly will do, infact we use dollar store pompoms they are about the diameter of a dime and bright orange i like to think they look like roe bags i just slip it onto the hook eye and use raven #8 hooks. Bait fishing is sweet now too for them! but i will keep that to myself befor i get a hard time....sometimes a students gotta eat you know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightheron 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2012 Went to the Fly Fishing Film Tour last night in Nashville. Got so jacked watching all the fish porn I decided to hit the lake after with one of my buddies, had a morning without a charter. Fish started eating at about 1:00am and grubbed for about three hours. Intermediate line, 8wt on sparsely tied four inch clousers. These are hybrid bass, our stripers are still spawning and won't be ready to fish for another week or so. I'll have bigger fish pics for you guys in the coming weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Sometimes you gotta eat! sorry for the wierd look in the second photo, dont wana creep anyone out.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites