Sneaking in some Swing time

[swiftcurrent]

Over the last few weeks, I've been sneaking away when ever I can to my local river. Soon trout season will be closed and I'll turn to Steelhead and lake run Browns, but for now I am enjoying stalking browns with my 3wt spey. To the diligent, the river can produce the occasional 18-20incher (every few years) but for the most part 10-14" fish is considered respectable. There are lots of 4-8" browns and rainbow on most days. Today I was blown away when I hooked into a 16-18" Atlantic. My first on the river. It exploded in an aerial exhibition the Snowbirds would be proud of. After 4-5 spectacular jumps it threw the hook and went on its merry way, it’s not something I'll soon forget.


Future 20 incher!

 

[Madriverfisher]

3 wt Spey I really interested who makes this I did hear that Winston was gonna make one

 

[fishermandan420]

Nice going! I'm not much of a trout guy, but swinging for them sounds like fun! Mad that's an acr rod

 

[swiftcurrent]

It is an ACR rod, made by Gary Anderson. While other companies make lighter spey rods, Gary specializes in these light action 'Trout' rods. Its tip sensitive enough to make catching smaller trout fun but has enough lower end to reel in say river smallies or a small Steelhead. It throws a 200-300grain window or will overhead cast any 5wt line.

If anyone is interested, here are to links to info on those rods:

http://2handedtrout.com/?p=601

http://www.andersoncustomrods.com/

 

[FishingNoob]

Nice fish! What fly are you using? Looks like a nymph and wetfly combination...

 

[Kit]

Nice fish!

 

[Mr. Bassturd]

nice catch... Ive been doing a bit of exploring on my local trib before steelhead season as well and your right for the most part ur gonna get 4-8 inch rainbows and browns with the occasional over 10 inch but it is fun and a good day out. That atlantic is beautiful.

 

[hamiltonangler94]

Nice fish, beautiful colours!

 

[remyboy1]

so rewarding--my first brook was tiny--and it felt like a 300lb salmon

 

[Madriverfisher]

man i looked at his rods now im thinking about picking on up thanks for the info

 

[swiftcurrent]

The pattern is a small muddler pattern called a Rolled Muddler.





I usually fish the Bead head.

 

[Madriverfisher]

Man that's a beautiful rod

 

[Dozer]

Slick setup and nice fish

 

[remyboy1]

art right there..

 

[Kit]

That's a super sexy rod man.

 

[FishingNoob]

Wow, thanks for the reply and photos. Your set up is sweet!

 

[GuitarBuildingAngler]

Nice photos. Very cool post.