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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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WOW!!!! That's a heckuva fish!!! What a beauty!!! To think, he lost an even bigger one.... :shock: :D
Way to go Jim! That must of been one heck of a battle of tug-a-war. Congrats!
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
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.
Jim Boyyyyyyyy! You are a fishin' machine bud. Congrats.
Cheers, Ken
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron
I heard similar story happened at Ascension Bay long time ago.
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.