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 First Rio with a fly rod
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08/18/20 03:54 PM
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gar1970
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I caught my first Rio with my fly rod and a 1/80th handtied jig ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-60017-63715-20200816_143842.jpg) I am very new to fly fishing unlike pot licker who has been at it since i got her a fly rod for her bday last year. We are both beginner's and still have technical difficulties  yes it is possible to backlash a fly reel ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-60017-63724-20200816_150714.jpg) But we are slowly getting the hang of it ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-60017-63725-20200816_142528.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-60017-63726-20200816_151911.jpg) This has opened up a whole new world for us and i am excited to see what this new way of fishing has instore.
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/18/20 04:19 PM
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Curt0407
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Well done. Looks like a pretty stretch of river you are fishing. Fly fishing is great fun and you get to enjoy some pretty good battles from fish that you hook.
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/18/20 04:32 PM
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psalty
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Congrats and looking forward to new reports and wish tight lines
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/18/20 05:46 PM
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Osbornfishing
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That Rio is a beauty. Congratulations. 
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/18/20 09:39 PM
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Vogey
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Man, that is a MONSTER Rio ! Has to be some kind of record ?
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/18/20 10:05 PM
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Catyakker
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WOW, that's a dandy. Watch out now your going to get hooked on fly fishing and will turn out like J-Moe, never to touch a non fly pole again. Been there, done that and is one heck of an addiction to break.
Last edited by Catyakker; 08/18/20 10:07 PM.
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/18/20 10:39 PM
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banker-always fishing
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 Fishing "God's Country"! Awesome post and fish on the fly! Nicely done!  Side Note: Bet those flies were "HOME :MADE"!  Also love the PINK Fly Rod ! 
![[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: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: Curt0407]
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08/19/20 04:12 AM
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gar1970
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Well done. Looks like a pretty stretch of river you are fishing. Fly fishing is great fun and you get to enjoy some pretty good battles from fish that you hook. Thank you curt0407 for tge reply. The west prong is a beautiful river and your right about the fight. Seems they fight harder on a fly rod. 
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: psalty]
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08/19/20 04:13 AM
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gar1970
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Congrats and looking forward to new reports and wish tight lines Thank you psalty
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: Osbornfishing]
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08/19/20 04:16 AM
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gar1970
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That Rio is a beauty. Congratulations. Thank you Osbornfishing for the kind words
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
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08/19/20 04:18 AM
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gar1970
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Man, that is a MONSTER Rio ! Has to be some kind of record ? Thank you vogey! It will be submitted as a fly fishing record for the west prong
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/19/20 04:19 AM
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gar1970
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Man, that is a MONSTER Rio ! Has to be some kind of record ? Thank you vogey! It will be submitted as a fly fishing record for the west prong. If approved it will be my first fly rod record 
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
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08/19/20 04:24 AM
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gar1970
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That Rio is a beauty. Congratulations. Thank you Osbornfishing for the kind words WOW, that's a dandy. Watch out now your going to get hooked on fly fishing and will turn out like J-Moe, never to touch a non fly pole again. Been there, done that and is one heck of an addiction to break. Thank you Rick! I doubt i stop using my other kinds of rods but this fly fishing stuff sure is fun 
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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08/19/20 04:31 AM
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gar1970
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Fishing "God's Country"! Awesome post and fish on the fly! Nicely done! Side Note: Bet those flies were "HOME :MADE"! Also love the PINK Fly Rod ! Thank you Chuck, love fishing the west prong and your right about that home made jig yesenia's red devil is a killer on rio's
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Re: First Rio with a fly rod
[Re: gar1970]
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08/19/20 09:39 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Fishing "God's Country"! Awesome post and fish on the fly! Nicely done! Side Note: Bet those flies were "HOME :MADE"! Also love the PINK Fly Rod ! Thank you Chuck, love fishing the west prong and your right about that home made jig yesenia's red devil is a killer on rio's That was easy to figure out!
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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