Featured Photo: Streamer Eater on the Clinch

Featured Photo: Streamer Eater on the Clinch

Monday, March 19, 2012

Finally, a Musky

After many trips and long days throwing big flies, it all came together.  Yesterday I floated a river with David Perry for musky. I was confident and in a groove with my casting.  Everything seemed effortless.  Less than 30 minutes into the float, a musky blew up on my fly and after a short but savage fight, I had the fish in the boat for a couple of quick pictures. 

Photograph and Guiding by David Perry


Now that I have landed a musky, I'm excited to get back to trout fishing.  This winter was challenging for anyone wanting to hit the tailwaters.  Thankfully the Smokies fished well all winter.  Next weekend I am planning on heading up there for a backpacking trip with some friends.  Also I'm looking forward to getting started with smallmouth soon.  This should be a great year for fishing.  So far it has been a great start!

7 comments:

  1. David, that is awesome, nice catch! I look forward to hearing about your upcoming trip to the Smokies, hopefully you get into some good browns...

    Iain

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  2. Way to go David. I caught a lot of different kinds, but never a Muskie. Well done.

    Mark

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  3. Congrats, that's a nice one.

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  4. Well done David (and David)-nice fish, you deserved it

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  5. Thanks guys! This fish was the result of a lot of work and time on the water and I'm still excited about it!

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  6. Persistence pay off! I imagine this to be even more so with Musky fishing! Congrats!

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