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 Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/06/17 09:44 PM
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1960texan
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Many thanks to Chuck (Banker-Always-Fishing) for putting me in the right place!
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 01:43 AM
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Capt. Mac
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Congratulations!
I've wanted to bag one of those for a long time now. Guess I'll have to get in touch with Banker...
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 02:08 AM
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1960texan
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Congratulations!
I've wanted to bag one of those for a long time now. Guess I'll have to get in touch with Banker... Thanks Capt. Mac! Banker is the cichlid king... he can definitely put you in front of the fish. He's a great guy to boot.
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
[Re: 1960texan]
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07/07/17 03:34 AM
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RonL
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I've never seen one of those so congratulations ! Are those located only in a specific area ?
RonL
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 04:09 AM
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1960texan
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Thanks RonL for the reply. Not sure of the range, but I've seen them caught as far west as Camp Wood, and at least as far north as Georgetown. They are also plentiful in the Austin/San Antonio area. banker-always fishing is the expert, he's the one that put me in front of Rios today.
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
[Re: 1960texan]
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07/07/17 06:24 AM
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Robert Hunter
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Chuck is the man for rios for sure congratulations 1960texan!
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 01:57 PM
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1960texan
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 05:50 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Will failed to tell you guys that his Rio is the pending Catch&Release Flyrod Rio Grande Cichlid record for the Sabinal River. Paper work was sent to the Texas Parks&Wildlife Dept. this morning. It was a true blessing watching Will fight that fish on the fly. He was working a far bank when he nailed that fish. Always enjoy watching a super angler working the water! Huge CONGRATULATIONS Will on catching a SUPER fish.  Side Note: Story posted in Bluegill Section! 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 08:38 PM
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Capt. Mac
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Wow! First Rio is a record - that calls for a whole new round of congratulations!
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 09:02 PM
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Texjbq
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Congrats! I was going to say that it sure looked to be decent sized with a very prominent head bump or whatever it's called. Not surprised it's a record for the Sabinal at all.
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/07/17 09:36 PM
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1960texan
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Thanks Capt. Mac and Texjbq!
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/09/17 01:48 PM
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Gitter Done
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Cool video and congratulations on your record Rio.
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/10/17 06:40 PM
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J-Moe
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Great job Will 
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/10/17 08:08 PM
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1960texan
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Thanks Gitter and Jamie for the replies. It was a lot of fun.
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Re: Finally...First Rio On The Fly
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07/12/17 03:38 PM
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Laker One
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Great job and congratulations on catching your first Rio and getting your first record. Love catching those Rio's on the fly and on the spinning gear.  Side Note: I have had pretty good results this year catching Rios using a Chartreuse sinking fly. 
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