fishingbuddha

Was invited to spend four days in the Cariboo with Istvan and bcflytieguys. (Check out their flies on Facebook!)

Fished two lakes over the four days. Lots of great fish and good laughs. This year for me has been interesting. So far my boat has blown away at the launch and this trip fell into the lake!

Falling in lake story- so as u can see there are big fish in these lakes. While chironomiding with my new custom Able and new linear 10/4 rod I took a break to do something and put my rod between my legs. Just as I did I feel my rod move and all of a sudden I see my rod in the air! With my cat like reflexes I went to grab my rod with one hand in gunnel and one leg bracing myself under the non secured seat. In a flash I feel my self summersaulting off the seat and rolling right into the lake. While in the lake and holding on to the boat I have to make a quick decision to swim for bobbing rod or get back into the boat. Since I was wearing waders I decided to get back into the boat. For about five minutes we see the fish jumping with the line and rod still attached and it looks to be a 3-4 lb rainbow. After removing my wet clothes I come to the realization that my set up is gone. Fifteen minutes later a guy yells he found a rod as it was bobbing by his boat. Thinking it was his rod because he had the same rod he grabs it and plays the fish that is still hooked.

Thankfully my rod set up was returned by a friendly guy who went to grab the rod for me and thankfully it was an nice warm day.

Lesson learned…:.hold onto rod or put rod into a rod holder when fishing!