Peyton
Active member
I've been trying to catch this big brown trout in pigeon creek for three years now, and only a giant nymph allowed me to hook it, it then proceeded to run to the very end of the run, and pull the line to the backing, 5wt, and very poor hook hold so I didn't want to lose it. After 5 minutes of running end to end, I got it tired out and near the bank, only for it to wrap around a sunken vine and come loose, I estimate it to be 22-26" and it's got a massive hook jaw. Now it's spooked by anything, even a size 26 midge. It went for a 28 but I set the hook too early, and it has stolen small chubs and bluegills of my line but doesn't like streamers. How could I catch this fish and safely land and release it? I also need to weave through the 12" trout and the 18" rainbow too, along with pesty bluegills.