Fished with Kevin Goding and his father, Bud, yesterday on the American. It was great hearing them talk about stories of when the boys were growing up and dad was teaching them how to fish, the family trips, and building memories. Family time like that is very special and the boys are lucky to have such a great family.
Bud had never thrown shooting head type lines and big flies, but being an experienced fisherman it didnt take long for him to pick it up. Shortly in to the trip Bud had his first blow up on the big Airhead, the fish didnt commit, but it was exciting nevertheless and prepared the guys for the excitement to come. And there was much excitement to come!
The guys ended up hooking about 9 fish total, 5 of them from low teens to one that Kevin estimated to be well over 20lbs! But these big fish get big for a reason and somehow eluded the boat. Its still great watching big fish like that track your fly and enhail it right at the boat.
Bud with his first striper on the fly
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