Once-in-lifetime day

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08-17-2009, 08:17 PM
SteveGibson

Once-in-lifetime day

Had my best day ever fly fishing the surf. I've caught more snook in one day, but never the quality. I caught 15 snook, with six being more than 28 inches. Largest was 39 inches and an estimated 20 pounds.

In addition, I caught and released three redfish to 32 inches, a mangrove snapper, several jack crevalle and a blue runner.

The highlight of the day was the three monster tarpon I jumped. My 6-weight was virtually useless against these 125-pound-plus behomoths. One ran straight offshore and when I looked down at my spool, I had about two turns of backing left. I held the spool and broke the fish off instead of losing my fly line.

The 20-pound snook was my largest ever!

I took some photos with my cellphone. I'll post if they're any good.
08-17-2009, 11:28 PM
MontanaMoose

Happy

Good to hear you had your best day fly fishing the surf.... ! ! Imagine how it's going to be the next time you do.

Cheers,

MontanaMoose
08-18-2009, 12:12 AM
Flats

I should say so! NICE! By the way, what fly did you say you were using?
08-18-2009, 12:28 AM
SteveGibson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flats

I should say so! NICE! By the way, what fly did you say you were using?

D.T. Special (variation).
08-18-2009, 12:51 AM
FishnDave

Impressive day, indeed! Nice going, Steve! :D
08-19-2009, 06:51 PM
D. Micus

i had a day like that, but then i woke up.
way to go!!!! if you had landed the tarpon on the six weight you'd be a legend!
08-21-2009, 05:04 AM
Mike Thomas

20lb Snook from the shore, cant wait to see some pics, hope they come out ok.
Mr Micus, have you found any fish in the Gulf yet? anything at all? I do miss your stories on FAOL.
All the best.
Mike.
08-21-2009, 05:52 AM
D. Micus

hi Mike-no time for fishing--too busy starting up a new university, and my house in thuwal isn't ready yet. but when it is i have high hopes--before the Saudis built the university in thuwal, it was (and still is) a fishing village. lots of flats, and even some mangrove areas. ...and i hope to write a story or two once things settle down
08-22-2009, 05:01 PM
Dr. Fish

Wow, what a day indeed. Good for you. We all dream of having days like this. That wide open bite is what keeps us casting on those sloooooow days. A 20lb Snook on any equipment is an outstanding catch. A 20lb Snook on fly is even more impressive.