Head Hunting

[JOE.T]

I see him on the bank about 85 feet down river. I’ve got to move down stream a bit and in about 4 feet to get the right angle on him. As I move slowly into position the adrenaline really starts kicking in now. It was a good night so far; I managed quite a few nice fish to the net during the hatch of Dorotheas. However this fish on the bank was what I as they’re for. The hatch itself was just batting practice for me; the game now just started and leading off was a brown with a head the size of a fist.

As I got settled into place I already knew what fly to put on. As like any other night at that time of the year on the W. B. of the Delaware it was about Sulphur spinners. With darkness falling and a smorgasbord of helpless aquatic insects on the water the big browns for sure would show up for desert.

I hadn’t seen this fish during the hatch since He was eating the nymphs subsurface as most browns this size do under brighter conditions.

He was big, definitely over 20 inches probably 22-23 Inches. He was eating in a deliberate and consistent manner as most large Trout do. He was below a protruding boulder about 6 inches and only ate spinners in that seam. He didn’t move even an inch left or right as most big browns don’t. I knew that with a timed spot on presentation, and of course a size 20 Sulpher Spinner pattern he would be in my net soon. The body was a cream color, with white CDC feather’s (stem to) tied in as the wing and brown antron for the tail. It was a proven killer for me.

I took the shot and as soon as the fly hit the water I knew he was mine. It was perfect and headed right for the seam he was feeding in. Things for me get real slow at that point almost as if time stands still. I saw him eat the last natural just before mine. It was a classic “wink”, to see a fish that size open wide and see the white of the inside of his mouth before “inhaling “ the insect is a pretty awesome site.

My fly was now just about where it should be for the next wink, and at that Moment he emerged through the surface in what now appeared to me as if it where in super slow motion .The mouth opened wide and the white of his mouth against the darker water distinctly showed at that moment. I Instinctively count 1 one thousand 2 two thousand and set left. I feel the weight of a heavy brown,and than that awesome sound of a reel screaming.He ended up in my net as most of his buddies do.He was big, pushing 23 inches and fat as a pig.

The Headhunting game was on and I 'm up 1 to 0. Another one just down river, I don’t see or hear him but I know he’s right there.

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[Trout Guy]

Awesome narritave joe! Sight fishing for a single fish on the wbd or any river is truely exhilerating.. its hard to top the adrenaline and pure focus when doing so.

Any pics of this pig!?

[lightenup]

Usually in a situation like that, I would have slipped on a rock, put my fly in a tree and splashed my knot right on top of his head....it's the adrenaline..gets me every time..
Great Story..thanks

[The_Sib]

Another fine report and fishing tip from Joe.
Thanks

[JOE.T]

Awesome narritave joe! Sight fishing for a single fish on the wbd or any river is truely exhilerating.. its hard to top the adrenaline and pure focus when doing so.

Any pics of this pig!?

I don't really take pics to much anymore, Mostly because I fish solo 98% of the time.Dropped one to many phones in the drink !

Thanks

[golden beetle]

I see him on the bank about 85 feet down river. I’ve got to move down stream a bit and in about 4 feet to get the right angle on him. As I move slowly into position the adrenaline really starts kicking in now. It was a good night so far; I managed quite a few nice fish to the net during the hatch of Dorotheas. However this fish on the bank was what I as they’re for. The hatch itself was just batting practice for me; the game now just started and leading off was a brown with a head the size of a fist.

As I got settled into place I already knew what fly to put on. As like any other night at that time of the year on the W. B. of the Delaware it was about Sulphur spinners. With darkness falling and a smorgasbord of helpless aquatic insects on the water the big browns for sure would show up for desert.

I hadn’t seen this fish during the hatch since He was eating the nymphs subsurface as most browns this size do under brighter conditions.

He was big, definitely over 20 inches probably 22-23 Inches. He was eating in a deliberate and consistent manner as most large Trout do. He was below a protruding boulder about 6 inches and only ate spinners in that seam. He didn’t move even an inch left or right as most big browns don’t. I knew that with a timed spot on presentation, and of course a size 20 Sulpher Spinner pattern he would be in my net soon. The body was a cream color, with white CDC feather’s (stem to) tied in as the wing and brown antron for the tail. It was a proven killer for me.

I took the shot and as soon as the fly hit the water I knew he was mine. It was perfect and headed right for the seam he was feeding in. Things for me get real slow at that point almost as if time stands still. I saw him eat the last natural just before mine. It was a classic “wink”, to see a fish that size open wide and see the white of the inside of his mouth before “inhaling “ the insect is a pretty awesome site.

My fly was now just about where it should be for the next wink, and at that Moment he emerged through the surface in what now appeared to me as if it where in super slow motion .The mouth opened wide and the white of his mouth against the darker water distinctly showed at that moment. I Instinctively count 1 one thousand 2 two thousand and set left. I feel the weight of a heavy brown,and than that awesome sound of a reel screaming.He ended up in my net as most of his buddies do.He was big, pushing 23 inches and fat as a pig.

The Headhunting game was on and I 'm up 1 to 0. Another one just down river, I don’t see or hear him but I know he’s right there.

There's nothing better than a well
written narrative that allows others to experience vicariously the thrill of catching a fish.

Tomk54321, let me suggest
that you read this post.

It is the closest you will ever get to experiencing the thrill of
actually catching a trout.

[Barleywine]

Great, great report Joe.T! Full of confidence without boasting, and appreciation for your quarry.

Thank you for allowing us all to be there.

[golden beetle]

Great, great report Joe.T! Full of confidence without boasting, and appreciation for your quarry.

Thank you for allowing us all to be there.

It wasn't great.

It was ok.

Full of passion.

But limited by the author's...

Let's be honest here...

Joe T isn't the sharpest tool in the shed.

I don't mean tto insult him.

He iis not a moron.

Or an idiot.

But he is definitely stupid.

[MACFLY]

Oh poor beetles 15 minutes of fame is over.

It wasn't great.

It was ok.

Full of passion.

But limited by the author's...

Let's be honest here...

Joe T isn't the sharpest tool in the shed.

I don't mean tto insult him.

He iis not a moron.

Or an idiot.

But he is definitely stupid.

[golden beetle]

Oh poor beetles 15 minutes of fame is over.

My fishing reports are classics...

Stay tuned for a report from New Brunswick...

[brachycentrus]

I see him on the bank about 85 feet down river. I’ve got to move down stream a bit and in about 4 feet to get the right angle on him. As I move slowly into position the adrenaline really starts kicking in now. It was a good night so far; I managed quite a few nice fish to the net during the hatch of Dorotheas. However this fish on the bank was what I as they’re for. The hatch itself was just batting practice for me; the game now just started and leading off was a brown with a head the size of a fist.

As I got settled into place I already knew what fly to put on. As like any other night at that time of the year on the W. B. of the Delaware it was about Sulphur spinners. With darkness falling and a smorgasbord of helpless aquatic insects on the water the big browns for sure would show up for desert.

I hadn’t seen this fish during the hatch since He was eating the nymphs subsurface as most browns this size do under brighter conditions.

He was big, definitely over 20 inches probably 22-23 Inches. He was eating in a deliberate and consistent manner as most large Trout do. He was below a protruding boulder about 6 inches and only ate spinners in that seam. He didn’t move even an inch left or right as most big browns don’t. I knew that with a timed spot on presentation, and of course a size 20 Sulpher Spinner pattern he would be in my net soon. The body was a cream color, with white CDC feather’s (stem to) tied in as the wing and brown antron for the tail. It was a proven killer for me.

I took the shot and as soon as the fly hit the water I knew he was mine. It was perfect and headed right for the seam he was feeding in. Things for me get real slow at that point almost as if time stands still. I saw him eat the last natural just before mine. It was a classic “wink”, to see a fish that size open wide and see the white of the inside of his mouth before “inhaling “ the insect is a pretty awesome site.

My fly was now just about where it should be for the next wink, and at that Moment he emerged through the surface in what now appeared to me as if it where in super slow motion .The mouth opened wide and the white of his mouth against the darker water distinctly showed at that moment. I Instinctively count 1 one thousand 2 two thousand and set left. I feel the weight of a heavy brown,and than that awesome sound of a reel screaming.He ended up in my net as most of his buddies do.He was big, pushing 23 inches and fat as a pig.

The Headhunting game was on and I 'm up 1 to 0. Another one just down river, I don’t see or hear him but I know he’s right there.

How long you around for ?
Little low to float but maybe we can get out on Thurs or Fri ?
What do u think ?

[JOE.T]

How long you around for ?
Little low to float but maybe we can get out on Thurs or Fri ?
What do u think ?

I'm not in NY right now.Leaving for the Mo.