I have to amend my report, I did see one other fish coming in. It was just above the 52 bridge. I was driving across and saw there was no traffic, so I stopped to see a guy have one wallowing on the surface, obviously fouled. Since they had a net at the ready even though the fish was still at least 50' out, I'll assume they were planning on landing it. With it being so cold and slow and I'll give them the benefit of the doubt . They probably were telling each other it rolled in the line, or was just doing a funny twist.
2B, that's my mantra. Next time..... This time was OK though. I had one on for at least 5 minutes and 2 runs , and it cartwheeled 3 times. That's enough to keep me happy. The other 2 were much shorter. I had a lot of big mends going, and stacking to work long drifts. Downside is slower reaction time to a bobber drop or slide. I'm hoping the longer rod will help that. I had a 11' single hand Grey's that I bought at Malinda's on sale, but it was a beast. It was about 1/2 lb. and as tip heavy a rod as I've ever fished. I sold it. Next....
I love my 10' 7 wt. but it is a little shy when it's up over 1,000.
HT, have a great time with the family. Keep one of them shantys warm for me. I gotta see one of them lake hawgs chasing a jig.
I hope they're not addictive.....