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.

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……

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

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

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

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