jimthefish
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Post by jimthefish on Jul 17, 2011 2:27:00 GMT
Things have been slow on this trip to say the least. Some good anglers & no pulls in 3 days fishing. Put down to lack of fish and maybe we were a bit too early for this far Northern River which is reckoned to peak in August. That all changed tonight. Up to now I had been fishing a Triple density Float/hover/Sink1 but it occured that the water temp was 56F & the air temp well above that with gin clear water and quite shallow. I thought "just like the Dee" so put on a full floater & size 9 Red Butt which is small by Norwegian standards. HOOKED UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN Stonker! A LARGE FISH BY ANY STANDARDS BACK SAFELY APRES FISHING SAT NIGHT/SUN MORNING CELEBRATIONS I was on my own when I hooked this fish but fortunately two Norwegian fishers were drifting down back home in their boat when I was playing it and they pulled in, took photos & helped me accurately measure the fish with a tape measure. The fishometer brings out 38lbs. I'm happy with my first Lakselv fish. Great fight. I knew it was a good un when it persisted in taking long runs upstream against a strong current and a drowned line. The River is quite shallow and this makes the fish fight like fury. This is why we come to Norway. I am replete
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Post by jackfish on Jul 17, 2011 7:08:41 GMT
Thats an absolute cracker Jim, well done. Well worth the visit for that fish alone i'd say.
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dunkeld
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Post by dunkeld on Jul 17, 2011 7:23:52 GMT
well done Jim, thats is indeed a stonker of a fish. Even if its the only one of the trip, it would do me.
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Post by stincharlad on Jul 17, 2011 8:57:02 GMT
some fish jim i would go 3 days without a pull myself if the next one was like that
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Post by lordoftheflies on Jul 17, 2011 9:01:26 GMT
You, lucky , lucky man.. ;D, beautiful fish, well done.
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Post by butler106 on Jul 17, 2011 9:37:09 GMT
Outstanding jim!!!!! well done!
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Post by deveron loon on Jul 17, 2011 9:39:16 GMT
What a belter of a fish in a beautiful location - well done Jim.
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Post by allysshrimp on Jul 17, 2011 11:16:26 GMT
Stonker just abouts describes it Jim, well done
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Post by salmo on Jul 17, 2011 12:22:30 GMT
Well done on catching such a superb fish. Your patience and change of tactics paid off handsomely.
Definitely a hard act to follow ;D ;D
salmo
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Post by G Ritchie on Jul 17, 2011 12:22:39 GMT
Cracking fish Jim, well done.
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Post by speyburn on Jul 17, 2011 13:15:32 GMT
I recognise that crowd ;D you must be having fun!! Congratulations!!
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Tyne Andrew
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Post by Tyne Andrew on Jul 17, 2011 19:55:27 GMT
Hell of a fish and congratulations
What kind of size roughly are we looking at here?
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Post by sinkingtip on Jul 17, 2011 20:29:11 GMT
38lbs Andrew. Cracking fish Jim - have you had larger off the flee or is that a PB ?
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Tyne Andrew
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Post by Tyne Andrew on Jul 17, 2011 20:33:58 GMT
I guessed 37!
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jimthefish
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Post by jimthefish on Jul 17, 2011 21:53:19 GMT
38lbs Andrew. Cracking fish Jim - have you had larger of the flee or is that a PB ? Thanks Andy. My second best. I had a 44 pounder from the Alta in August 2008. If anything, the fight from the Lakselva fish was better as it took and was played in much shallower, faster water. This resulted in long, long powerful runs. Some buttock clenching moments before I could persuade it onto the beach
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Post by Martin on Jul 17, 2011 22:26:31 GMT
Braw fish Jim well done
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Post by olsonreels on Jul 18, 2011 6:27:09 GMT
Beautiful beast!
William
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Post by speyvalley on Jul 19, 2011 23:59:51 GMT
Some buttock clenching moments before I could persuade it onto the beach Did you say you got a red butt after the fish Jim or before I see during your celebrations your still drinking that shite grouse with Canada dry A beautiful fish Jim, well done. Btw managed 3 crackers just doon the road from you. James Chalmers
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Post by jimthefish on Jul 20, 2011 1:19:35 GMT
Harry told me about your success James. Crackers every one. Exceptionally well done. Your casting has fair come on since I gave you that wee lesson....hehe ;D
You obviously had more fish around than we have had in this river. Never mind. We have just had fresh king crab delivered tonight (alive), cooked and eaten by the campfire under the midnight sun. Braw. Will be back to purridge the morn.
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Post by allysshrimp on Jul 20, 2011 5:30:01 GMT
Cracking looking fish Fish James, every one a thumper. You are right about that Grouse too, should only be used for stripping paint. ;D
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