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Guys, I landed this catfish in April of this year using my 7 1/2 ft. 3 wt. fly rod. I have only landed two catfish in my fly fishing life, and this one was the largest. It took me 15 minutes to land the fish!!

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Comment by John Sheehan on September 4, 2024 at 6:25am

Bill, yeah, a big smallmouth would be a great fight, The tenacity of Smallies is amazing!

Comment by Bill Trussell on September 4, 2024 at 6:08am

John

The largest fish I have ever landed using the fly rod- my only regret is it not being a bass, especially a smallmouth. 

Comment by Bill Trussell on September 4, 2024 at 6:05am

Bruce

Yes, it's quite a challenge using my 3 wt.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on September 3, 2024 at 5:25am

That had to be a lot of fun on the fly rod.

Comment by John Sheehan on September 3, 2024 at 5:14am

Wow, great fight .Especially on a 3 wt. Fly Rod! They are powerful Fish!

Comment by Bill Trussell on September 2, 2024 at 1:58pm

Tracy

I never use a six or five wt. in this lake because I never land a fish worthy of a heavier wt. fly rod. The catfish prove me wrong. Thanks for the comment

Comment by Bill Trussell on September 2, 2024 at 1:54pm

Jeffrey

I didn't keep the fish, I gave it to the guy you see in the background pic. I have a trip planned for Thursday on my home water. Smith Lake temp will be 75 at daylight. I'm looking forward to fall. Thanks for the comment

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on September 2, 2024 at 12:19pm

Good job Bill……catfish can show up at the strangest times…….even biting very small panfish baits along the way….but definitely a strong fighter with head shakes and digging deep……

Comment by tracy willis on September 2, 2024 at 11:37am

very nice play on a 3wt.  i use a 6wt for my bluegill fly fishing.  i tangle with a few channel cats and largemouth where i fish during the hatch.

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