Trout for christmas

[nipper]

I have been after a good quality 4 weight fly rod for sometime now but didn’t want to pay big money for a Hardy or Sage. So whilst in New York earlier this year I thought I would look around for a bargain. I managed to pick up a 4 weight St Croix for $130.

I hadn’t had a chance to use until recently, and the first fish to fall victim was this little baby!

This fish fell to a buzzer fished on a Rio Midge tip line.

I have to say I have been slowly scaling down my fly tackle over the years. Now the heaviest rod I use now is a 5 weight and that’s even on reservoirs. I find lighter rods more of pleasure to fish with.

I don’t do catch and release otherwise I would use heavier tackle!

Anyway, this fish is now cut into steaks and will be enjoyed over the festive period.

Nick

 

[mikehill]

Trout for me too on New Years Day. Not that big though
Mike.

 

[Gravo]

Wow! Huge trout

Where did you catch it?

 

[fred gordon]

Fantastic Nipper. I went back to fishing myself recently with a similar weight tackle. Hope you enjoy the troup.

 

[P@ul]

Nice fish, how much did it weigh?

Paul

 

[nipper]

The trout weighed just over 13 pounds and was caught at Dever Springs lake in Barton Stacey.

It was a great fight on such light tackle. I can't wait to get back there in the new year.

Nick

 

[pierre girard]

Lovely fish! How much did it weigh?

PG

 

[nipper]

Lovely fish! How much did it weigh?

PG

A shade over 13 pounds PG!

Had a piece of him tonight. For a big fish he tasted quite good.

Nick