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Post by AnglersAnonymous on Aug 25, 2020 13:14:19 GMT -6
Spent the last 10 days on the road to BC (stayed in BC for 4 days, only got out fishing once though), and although we caught some pretty amazing views hiking and camping out along the way, I had no luck fishing the Vedder River out by Chilliwack Apparently I'd just missed the red run and was too early for the pink run. However, on the way back, stopped by a pond just outside Calgary and caught this beautiful rainbow! He was feisty and there was a bit of a struggle getting him out to take the photo so I rushed to get him back in the water and didn't bother taking a proper measurement - but did a quick estimate of about 23 if not 24". Saw what I think were mayflies on the water so I switched from a nymph to a dry mayfly looking pattern and I actually sight-fished this one not too far from the dock. It was AWESOME to see him take the dry!! It's my first ever catch on a dry fly and also first ever time being able to sight fish. All in all I had a wonderful trip and this ONE FISH made it all worth it! Next opportunity, I'd love to take a trip out there again at the right time for some Salmon. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by rfourn on Aug 25, 2020 13:25:45 GMT -6
Wow, very ice!
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Post by AnglersAnonymous on Aug 25, 2020 14:56:40 GMT -6
Thanks!! Was super happy with this catch! Though I wasn't too pleased with how I handled landing the fish.. It could have been a lot better. I wasn't expecting to get a big trout from that pond and I didn't have my net. I'm uploading the video on my YouTube channel right now I'll share it on here once it's ready.
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Post by AnglersAnonymous on Aug 25, 2020 15:54:27 GMT -6
Just posted the video here, 2 parts...
Part 1:
Part 2:
Enjoy!
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Post by morb on Aug 25, 2020 20:05:33 GMT -6
awesome! nice fish
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Post by AnglersAnonymous on Aug 25, 2020 20:11:13 GMT -6
Thank you 😊 so happy my new PB!
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Post by fishgolf94 on Aug 25, 2020 22:19:16 GMT -6
Nice fish. PB’s are always good!
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Post by AnglersAnonymous on Aug 25, 2020 22:26:00 GMT -6
Nice fish. PB’s are always good! Thanks!
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