Once-in-lifetime day

[SteveGibson]

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.

[MontanaMoose]

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

[Flats]

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

[SteveGibson]

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

D.T. Special (variation).

[FishnDave]

Impressive day, indeed! Nice going, Steve!

[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!

[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.

[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

[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.