04-22-2013, 05:52 PM
I'm sorry, monster or not by definition, that last shot is pretty dang cool.
I would say it blew up your rod. If the reel looks as bad, then understandable a goner.
I am guessing, on the rod, you held it high and maybe braced the rod portion with your stripping hand. If that is the case, lesson learned the hard way. Fight all fish with the butt of the rod.
Lance Egan told me he landed a couple very large carp on an O weight, but alas, even that one broke eventually..LOL Watch Lefty and see how he fights with tip down.
I am jealous, young man and thanks for reposting those flies and others.
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I would say it blew up your rod. If the reel looks as bad, then understandable a goner.
I am guessing, on the rod, you held it high and maybe braced the rod portion with your stripping hand. If that is the case, lesson learned the hard way. Fight all fish with the butt of the rod.
Lance Egan told me he landed a couple very large carp on an O weight, but alas, even that one broke eventually..LOL Watch Lefty and see how he fights with tip down.
I am jealous, young man and thanks for reposting those flies and others.
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