Our Jim Christensen gets another big Permit

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

This one was recently from Espiritu Santo Bay just below Acension Bay below Cancun, MX.

Rod: Orvis 'Helios' 9' #10 - 4 pc fly rod

Reel: Sage '6010' fly reel

Fly Line: New Airflo Clear Tropical Floater WF10F

Leader: Hand tied 12' to 22# test tippet.

Fly: #4 tan Squimp


Jim said this one was over 30# but lost another over 40#....

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[Darian]

WOW!!!! That's a heckuva fish!!! What a beauty!!! To think, he lost an even bigger one.... :shock: :D

[Mark Kranhold]

Way to go Jim! That must of been one heck of a battle of tug-a-war. Congrats!

[MPT]

Nice fish!

Can you let me know at which lodge Jim stayed:?:

I think Playa Blanca(sister lodge of Casa Blanca) is closed for summer(July-Sep).


Regards
MPT

[aaron]

That was at Paradise, Jim said they hit a once in a lifetime situation where right after a hurricane all of the big permit were stacked together. His boat partner got an even bigger fish.

[k.hanley]

Jim Boyyyyyyyy! You are a fishin' machine bud. Congrats.
Cheers, Ken

[MPT]

That was at Paradise, Jim said they hit a once in a lifetime situation where right after a hurricane all of the big permit were stacked together. His boat partner got an even bigger fish.

Thanks.
I heard similar story happened at Ascension Bay long time ago.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Jim's guide told him that most people who hook those big ones usually loose them.

12# tippet is pretty light for over 30# Permit.

Big Permit need a really high tide to get up on the flats.