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Story Submitted to the Editors of INWEED MAGAZINE

I was honored recently when I was asked to submit an artical on taking weeds on a Fly Rod. Setting out on my task I arrived at a secret location where LARGE WEEDS were known to inhabit. Upon arrival I immediatly saw them surfacing in the shallows. They were taunting me.
With floating line, poppers, and small nymphs I carefully approached my target. Poppers were left untouched, but after I put on a small weighted nymph, things started to happen. But the Weeds taken were small. Not what I was looking for

I switched to a sinking line and heavily weighted nymphs. A few takers but not what I was looking for. Tying on a heavily weighted ELECTRIC CHICKEN, I started getting into some larger WEEDS. All were nice in size but not what I was looking for, I wanted those huge rod bending Weeds that were inhabiting the depths of the pond.

One last cast when I felt the take, setting the hook and my heart stood still. Here at last what I had been searching for, it felt big and it felt heavy I fought hard against the pull of the monster. It finally gave up, surfaced and the disappointment set in. Wrapped up in the small weed was a small BGMD. Foiled and Fooled again!!!!!


Large weeds are out there lurking, waiting for you offerings. My quest is not over, I will be back!!!!! Weeds can be taken on the LONG ROD. It takes patience and determination. So bring out that fly rod, change you flies until you find what they are looking for. Somewhere out there is the WEED you are looking for. Don't give up, I never will!!!!!!!!!

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Comment by John Sheehan on October 30, 2010 at 7:47am
A monster carp . Do you know how it was caught?
You are a top contributer to IN-WEEDS magazine .Time for an awards dinner in your honor Greg. Seaweed salad,sushi is on the menu.
Comment by Greg McWilliams on October 30, 2010 at 4:40am

The reason the weeds flourish in this weed hole!!!!

This 48 lb. grass carp wen the way of the BUFFALO last spring!!!!!
Lets have a moment of silence..... AMEN
Comment by 10.5" RES Sharon on October 13, 2010 at 6:25pm
I, I did something that could even be considered unethical? No way. You're just jealous. I did it without taking steroids or anything.
Comment by Bruce Condello on October 13, 2010 at 6:14pm
I think we'll need to explore some of the ethical implications of that catch!
Comment by John Sheehan on October 13, 2010 at 6:05pm
Sharon-ON A #8 HOOK!!THAT IS IMPRESSIVE! -SNAGGER
Comment by 10.5" RES Sharon on October 13, 2010 at 5:43pm
I caught this on a #8 hook with a worm. Didn't even lose my worm. AND, it doesn't have those green leaves hanging all over it. It was 3' tall, which I believe is the current record???

Comment by Greg McWilliams on October 13, 2010 at 6:21am
Mr. 2lbgill, Coming fromYou I am humbled, you are to Kind. And thank YOU!!!!!!
Comment by Greg McWilliams on October 13, 2010 at 5:55am
Jen, It is a start, I was using an ELECTRIC CHICKEN STREAMER, and this will answer Jim's question Electric Chicken = Chartruese Body and tail with a pink wing!

Jen , you keep catching Fish and Rocks I will keep searching the Weed!!!!
Comment by bluegillboogieman on October 12, 2010 at 4:35pm
Monkey see Monkey do
Comment by Bruce Condello on October 12, 2010 at 3:42pm
Sub-legal.

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