That practice catching Gar & Carp on the fly pays off!

[KyTrkyHntr]

I know this is a discussion about Ky fishing, but I wanted to share a couple pics of some Reds I caught on the fly while in Panama City Beach last week. Took the boat back down and did some fishing while we were on vacation.... Saw lots of Reds and caught some nice Trout as well! Had a good week in the Panhandle!

Crooked Island Red!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...edontheFly.jpg



West Bay Red!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...edontheFly.jpg

[kybodyman]

Nice reds!.Just curious , what is the collapsable garbage bag on the bow for?

[KyTrkyHntr]

Nice reds!.Just curious , what is the collapsable garbage bag on the bow for?

Thanks!

Homemade stripping basket!!!! Works great and fits in the front storage compartment with ease....

[walkeraviator]

That is the very reason i am learning to fly fish... gotta get down to TX and try that out... What rod weight do you use? I been thinkin bout gettin a 9' 8wt 4 piece rod...

[KyTrkyHntr]

That is the very reason i am learning to fly fish... gotta get down to TX and try that out... What rod weight do you use? I been thinkin bout gettin a 9' 8wt 4 piece rod...

I was using a 10wt, but that was a little over kill. It was windy but an 8wt would have done the job as well. 8wt is a great all around rod!! Take a look at Temple Fork Fly Rods if you're searching for a rod. They make great rods without breaking the bank and have a great replacement warranty with great customer service.... I should know.... I broke one a few years back... Send my rod back with $25 and it was replaced super quick!