Giant Toccoa Bow on Dry
Posted By Kent Klewein on May 12, 2010
Just wrapped up guiding Neil Harrington for two days, and all I can say is, he has some bragging rights when he gets home. Yesterday, he landed a killer wild brown trout that taped 22 3/4″ at Noontootla Creek Farms. Check it out below. Click on Photos for Larger Views.
22 3/4" Wild Brown Trout - Noontootla Creek Farms - Reel Job Fishing
Neil is getting up there in age, and because of wading constraints, we were only able to fish a handful of spots at NCF. However, his passion for fly fishing is still sky high like he just got into the sport, and his persistence paid big royalties not only at NCF but also on the Toccoa River.
Toccoa River 24" Rainbow Trout - Reel Job Fishing
This taped 24″ beast of a rainbow came up and devoured a dry fly. The coolest part about this is that Neil landed it on 6x tippet with a 1-weight fly rod. We were having a ball earlier in the day catching 10-12″ trout on dries when this guy caught us by total surprise. The battle lasted about 15 minutes with me constantly rowing up and down the river blocking log jams while Neil’s arms turned to jello. The Lord willing, we managed to move the fish into shallow water and net the huge rainbow.
Neil did not wear waders or boots today, and he asked me to hop-in to get a couple really nice photos of the rainbow and revive it for the release. This has to be the biggest trout I’ve ever seen anyone land on a 1-weight rod with 6x tippet. It was a sight to see, just wish I would have had my new video camera to film the action. Two days of fishing and two true trophies of a lifetime for Neil, not bad.
Keep it Reel,
Capt. Kent Klewein Reel Job Fishing, LLC www.kent-klewein.com
I really loved reading your blog. It was very well authored and easy to undertand. Unlike additional blogs I have read. I also found it very interesting. In fact after reading, I had to go show the wife and she ejoyed it as well!
Thanks a lot Jake! Fish ON..
Kent, I hope you know where that big bow is living. Looking forward to having a crack at him next Friday.
What are the best spots to go fishing on the east coast?
The two days I spent fishing with Kent were the most enjoyable I ever had.Kent is not only the most knowledgable and professional guide, but a very caring individual. He has my sincere thanks, not only for putting me in great spots to catch trout of a life time, but being a fine freind. Neil P.S. this makes 3 times with Kent and I cant wait for the next trip.
WOW!!!! Simply WOW!!!!
Beautiful pics. Coming to the area soon. When dates picked I hope to give you guys a call.
man those are some nice fish, would love to go fishing sometime.
Jason
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