We have them in the stock ponds at the deer lease. I've had them hit just about anything I've thrown in front of them from hoppers to wooly buggers. I was using a small clouser last time I was down there, saw a good size cat surface 10 ft in front of me. I promptly roll-cast right on top of him and started stripping. He lazily came up, took a look, sucked it down and swam away. I was so shocked I didn't set the hook right away. He got about 15 ft before he realized something was up and took off like a shot. It was a small pond, but almost got me into my backing. I fought him for a while and got him right up to the shore - then he broke my tippet.

From sight, I would estimate him about 24" and fat. Good times on a 6 wt rod.



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- jason