A quality rainbow that put quite a bend in my 4 wt. 9 ft. My 4 weight took a beating, breaking off 2 inches at the tip. I was trying to set the hook and the nymph flew back and hit the tip of the rod and broke the tip. Something that probably happens 1 in 10000 times, really weird. Redington will replace the rod for free.
One of the better rainbows of the day that inhaled the nymph;
of the four tailraces, I have fished since I started trout fishing the Caney is
my favorite. The gravel bottom makes for easy wading and super clear water lets
you know where the trout are feeding.
I'm looking forward to one day fishing with David if he ever comes back to Colorado. In the meantime, the Caney does look great and those trout, nothing to sneeze it. Sorry about the rod, but Redington luckily has great customer service.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great rainbow. Glad you had a fun day.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice Bill! - I thought I recognized your picture on David's blog. It's great to see fellow bloggers meeting in real life and enjoying some time together
ReplyDeleteReally nice write up and outing, Bill! Looks like a gorgeous place with beautiful fish. Sucks about the rod, but thankfully, there are warranties.
ReplyDeleteHoward
ReplyDeleteHope you get to fish with David, great fishing companion; very knowledgeable about trout fishing. Thanks for the comment
Mark
ReplyDeleteGlad I made the trip with David, can you send me the link from David's blog? Thanks for the commnet
Justin
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of the Caney tailrace is fantastic, high rock walls complimented by super clear water, with seams, runs, and pocket water; a fly fisherman dream. Thanks for the comment
Kevin
ReplyDeleteOne fish can make and trip and that one did for me. Thanks for the comment
Bill - David posts on http://www.thetroutzone.com/ and http://davidrknapp.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark for getting me the link
ReplyDeleteTwo thumbs up Bill. Beautiful trout and memories to call on later.
ReplyDeleteGood guide too.
Alan
ReplyDeleteMy second best trout coming from the Caney---hope to be moving closer to the Caney soon---thanks for the comment
Hi, Bill. Just catching up on my blog reading after being on a quick trip to Wisconsin. Sorry to hear about your 4wt. But, Redington is a great company to buy from and stand behind their warranty as you know. Freak thing that happened, but, happy to see some wonderful trout landed on your part on the Caney. Really impressed with that last photo of you and fish!
ReplyDeleteMel
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a safe trip back and got to see your grandson's graduation. I hope to get the 4 wt. back next week. I have a trip planned then that will require the 4 weights service. The Caney is a beautiful place to fish. Thanks for the comment
That is a freak accident with the nymph breaking the rod tip, luckily they'll replace it for you.
ReplyDeleteMy wife had the same thing happen to the tip of her Sage Grace back in April. I cringe every time I hear a beadhead go "tic!" against a rod. Looks like you had a very good day.
ReplyDeleteUh, except for the broken rod thing... That, perhaps not so good.
ReplyDelete"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Hi Ben
ReplyDeleteProbably never happen again, "crazy", I should be getting it back next week. Thanks for the comment
Chris
ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only unlucky soul out there; enjoyed the day with David Knapp. thanks for the comment
Nice looking trout!!!Looks like a beautiful place to fish and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteTrouti
ReplyDeleteThe trout their are primary, but the scenery runs a close second--thanks for the comment