[Alphahawk]

Decided to go out to Williamsport this afternoon. Have had some obligations the past two days and gave been fishing a little locally....and not catching much. Started out at Shell Cracker and only caught the one Shell Cracker. Thought about just going on home but decided to try Blue Cat. Caught one small Gill and a few short crappie. Then it hit. I knew what it was as soon as the line started screaming. I was fishing with a 7' 2" G Loomis Trout Rod and had 2# test NanoFil line with a 3# test fluorocarbon leader. Was using a 5mm tungsten tear drop jig head with a gold and orange Trout Magnet body. Was just crawling it along the bottom when it hit. The first run got into the backing on the reel....had about 90 yards of NanoFil on and the backing was 2# test SOS line. Got most of that back and he took off again once again getting down to the backing. I thought I had him then but he made one more run of about 40 yards. I didn't feel secure until I lipped him. Made some quick photos and got a quick measurement....21 inches....revived him and with a big kick off he went to fight another day. Wasn't really expecting that fish to hit but it sure felt good. Off to Pickwick tomorrow.




Regards