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Yahhooo!

I got out this morning before I had to head to work. I've been dying to try out the new float rod and reel. I've only used a float rod an reel one other time and although successful, I had a coach with me. I wanted to break my set up in solo.

I hit the creek this morning with very low expectations....I looked at it as more of a practice day. I got onto the drifts pretty quick, but my casting needs a lot of work.

After a few trial drifts, I felt I was ready to work some water. The very first spot I walked up onto had fish written all over it. I got my drift right where I wanted it first shot and....dunk! Floats gone! Fish on! My heart was pounding, I knew it wasn't a big fish, but it was a fish! After a little tussle, I had him under control.

My first bow on the new float reel. Sweet.


I moved down the creek further and started working another stretch. The float disapears again! I love setting the hook with a noodle rod. Fish on! Another bow....a bit smaller than the first, but still another!

My second bow on the new float reel.


I haven't felt this proud and excited about catching a small fish in a very long time.

What did I learn today? I learned a few things.

1. I need casting leasons.
2. There's a feeling in your gut when you see your float work its way throuh a good drift and you know it's gonna disapear.
3. Having the float disapear is an awesome high.
4. Making your way through the bush with a float rod and reel takes a little more care and time.

I want to thank Float and Skeinmachine for all their tips too. Thanks guys.

Nice fish Markus,
I know what you mean about the feeling in your gut on a good drift.
It's just dealing with the feeling of betrayal when they don't take on that good drift
Keep up the good work.

keith

You were noticably absent this morning, figured you were either working or fishing. Actually, I knew better.

Congrats on breaking in the new rod. Watching that float must bring back the excitement you had as a kid.

WTG.

MT

Nice work Markus!!

Way to go Markus!

Nice lokin' fishies

Way to break in a new Rod and Reel Mark

Markus Wrote: got my drift right where I wanted it first shot and....dunk! Floats gone! Fish on!
Dosen't it go like this.....all of a sudden.... WHAM!!!!!!!.....The float DIVES under the surface!!!!!!!!!, then WITH A ONE ARM SWEEPING HOOK SET ,fish ON!!!!!!!!!!! when you use a float Rod and reel


(just kidding Kev )

Congrats Markus,

It's great to catch fish that make you that excited. Goes to show you that a trophy fish doesn't have to be a big fish.

Great post Markus!!

Thats when you know you really love fishing..

Way to go man!!!

Nice fishies!! Nothing like landing something when you try something new...(which is basically all the time for me LOL)

Congrats!!

Markus wrote:Yahhooo!

I want to thank Float and Skeinmachine for all their tips too. Thanks guys.

Lol ! that is like learning soccer from Pele and Maradona together:))

Very nice post and pictures Markus !
I still remember my first bow on float reel.. that was so exciting !!



p.s
if you wish to learn some crappie fishing I'm sure BBR would take you under secret bridge

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Nice! Big O

Oh, nice fish too, Markus

How did you take those pictures? May need to hire your camera man.

Steve G wrote:
How did you take those pictures? May need to hire your camera man.

Auto Set.

I put the camera in a tree pointed where I want it. I set it for 60 seconds so I don't have to run like hell. I also have it set to take 2 additional pics 10 seconds later in case the first one doesn't turn out.

I love pictures for my digital scrapbook.

Congrats Markus! Very nice photos and bows!

Atta boy bro!!!!! Very nicely done!!!!!!

A few silver bullets to go along, man just awsome!!!!


Big-O

F.F

Wish i could leave early to school and get some trout action like that :D:D Great fish Markus! Im Jealous.