October 1, 2023

Went back to the same place as on Sept 27, and caught the same types of fish.I wanted to catch a larger Longnose Gar. And I did! I tied up a new fly specifically for it, and it worked!My new Personal Best Longnose Gar.... 47.5", 10+ pounds:https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62yl.jpghttps://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62yq.jpghttps://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62yW.jpgOnly the head fit in my net!https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62y4.jpgWhite Crappies (biggest was 13"):https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62yI.jpgBlack Crappies:https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62y7.jpgFreshwater Drum:https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S62yd.jpg

Wow, I bet that Gar put up a heck of a fight. Do they just make runs or do they jump as well?Larry ---sagefisher---

Nice catch Dave. Now that's a hedge trimmer for sure. Dennis

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Originally Posted by sagefisher

Wow, I bet that Gar put up a heck of a fight. Do they just make runs or do they jump as well?Larry ---sagefisher---

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It jumped a couple times, and also peeled line off the reel a few times. I was using a 9wt rod. There are even bigger ones at this spot, although I didn't see them on this trip for some reason. But there are also huge Bighead Carp, I caught the 27" Walleye here, and Flathead Catfish are a possibility. The fly I tied for this fish was a 4.5" articulated streamer. So...yeah, I wanted the 9wt! :)

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Originally Posted by BadBug

Nice catch Dave. Now that's a hedge trimmer for sure. Dennis

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extra long cutting edge! :)