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Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond #12812552 07/01/18 07:14 PM
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I got a new 4wt so I grabbed my gear and headed out. My usual place is starting to get hazy and dry out so went and tried a local pond. There is hardly any structure or shade so I wasn't expecting much in this heat. I ended up mostly fishing where a storm drain feeds in to the pond and got about 8 of these. I really love this new rod but I still need to find another local place to fish.

Re: Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond [Re: Mitt78] #12812664 07/01/18 09:28 PM
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Nice fat Bluegill. Good job on the fly! hooked



Side Note: I fish with several fly anglers and they really love their fly fishing. What is your take on fly fishing? Again nice fish and post. thumb


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Re: Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond [Re: Mitt78] #12812710 07/01/18 10:02 PM
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Thanks, I love the fight, it’s just you against the fish. No mechanical advantage and my drag system is the click pawl system and my palm on the reel if needed. But what I really like is seeing a fish rise and take a fly I have tied.

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Re: Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond [Re: Mitt78] #12812871 07/02/18 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted By: Mitt78
Thanks, I love the fight, it’s just you against the fish. No mechanical advantage and my drag system is the click pawl system and my palm on the reel if needed. But what I really like is seeing a fish rise and take a fly I have tied.





I think that is totally AWESOME! I have always enjoyed watching the fly anglers I fish with. It is an art and the casting and bait presentation has to be right on for a trophy fish. A fly angler also puts a lot of effort in every cast and works hard for every fish. I have a lot of respect for the "Fly Anglers"! thumb


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Re: Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond [Re: Mitt78] #12813875 07/02/18 08:40 PM
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Great way to break in a new fly rod with some hungry pond gills. Good job. woot




Side Note: I have a 4wt and LOVE it! hooked

Re: Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond [Re: Mitt78] #12816935 07/05/18 12:32 PM
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Nice slab. Love these fly fishing post! Good job.

Re: Test run for a new 4wt and a local park pond [Re: Mitt78] #12816993 07/05/18 01:33 PM
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Thats nice, its really rewarding when you catch fish on a fly or jig you tie yourself. WTG! thumb


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