Catfish on the Fly

[Bill Trussell]

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!!

[John Sheehan]

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

[Bill Trussell]

John

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

[Bill Trussell]

Bruce

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

[Bruce Tomaselli]

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

[John Sheehan]

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

[Bill Trussell]

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

[Bill Trussell]

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

[Jeffrey D. Abney]

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……

[tracy willis]

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.