Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New Maryland State Record Snakehead

In case you don't believe they're in the c&o canal yet, I saw a dead one today that was easily pushing 30 inches. I also saw a small one that had created a bait ball just like it was a pelagic. Of course, I tied on a clouser and a different one surprised the heck out of me and nailed the fly. Unfortunately, what would have been my first ever snakehead turned out to be a short lived fight, and it broke me off after about fifteen seconds.

On Aug 12, 2015 2:47 PM, "Ben Sacher" <bsacher@gmail.com> wrote:

I caught a 34 inch snakehead that ran out then jumped and shook like a small tarpon... not like a bass. I would say pretty good fight. They don't run like a carp, though.  

Also have a hard time getting them to take. 

On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 12:23:10 PM UTC-4, Misha Gill wrote:

Gene, here's a picture of a bluegill that I think is close to 1 lb. That's a size 6 woolly bugger hanging out of its mouth. 

I disagree more with your statement about a snakehead's fighting ability than their difficulty to fool. I hooked one that was 30+ inches and it snapped me off in a hot second. Granted, they do have sharp teeth, which was the likely cause of the break off. But I think they pull pretty good. 

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