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[newsman]

I don't often post reports but this one is worth mention.

On Sunday afternoon I was teach my latest class their practical portion of the class at the  Sun Valley Trout Park. As a rule I don't fish while teaching a class, unless it is to help dial in the bite after which I stop. The fishing was very good and all four of my students had landed over ten fish each and they asked me to show my skills. Reluctantly I agreed.

On the fifth take, my rod bent over deeply to the weight of what I knew was a good fish. After a challenging fight I landed my largest rainbow from the park yet. The bow was a full 24 inches with a 14 girth for a weight of 5.88 lb. The naysayers might say "ya but it was a at a trout farm," to which I would say "yes, but this was January 31, where else can you land a rainbow on a fly from the bank at this time of year.

Now who's up to the challenge of topping me with an even 6 lb?

[jon5hill]

Trout Park? Such a thing exists?

[newsman]

yup, in Mission. Three hours of catch and release fly fishing for $25, no licence required.

[bbronswyk2000]

yup, in Mission. Three hours of catch and release fly fishing for $25, no licence required.

What strain are these trout? Are they FV?

[slick vic]

What strain are these trout? Are they FV?

i swear to god everytime i see ur banner, u picture reminds me of a guy i used to work at my last job in richmond.
you guys look exactly the same. lol

[newsman]

What strain are these trout? Are they FV?

As far as I know they are Fraser Valley.

[bbronswyk2000]

Thanks newsman. I may have to take the kids up there as its about 15 minutes from my home. I will bring my rod and try and break your record

Oh and to slick vic.....I am an original

[fly fisher]

I don't often post reports but this one is worth mention.

On Sunday afternoon I was teach my latest class their practical portion of the class at the  Sun Valley Trout Park. As a rule I don't fish while teaching a class, unless it is to help dial in the bite after which I stop. The fishing was very good and all four of my students had landed over ten fish each and they asked me to show my skills. Reluctantly I agreed.

On the fifth take, my rod bent over deeply to the weight of what I knew was a good fish. After a challenging fight I landed my largest rainbow from the park yet. The bow was a full 24 inches with a 14 girth for a weight of 5.88 lb. The naysayers might say "ya but it was a at a trout farm," to which I would say "yes, but this was January 31, where else can you land a rainbow on a fly from the bank at this time of year.

Now who's up to the challenge of topping me with an even 6 lb?

hey newsman i was their a week or two ago and i caught a fish that was 2 foot also it was fun fighting her. she weighed in at 6 lbs even so i think i have topped your record. i also hooked mine on the fly what a fight.

[newsman]

 We have a winner!  What was your fly pattern?

Caught mine on leach pattern I made up for Canadain National last Sept. #8 Steamer: Black Maraboo tail, finished off with 4 Ostrich Hurl (2 red + 2 black) palmered to the eye.

[fly fisher]

We have a winner!  What was your fly pattern?

Caught mine on leach pattern I made up for Canadian National last Sept. #8 Steamer: Black Maraboo tail, finished off with 4 Ostrich Hurl (2 red + 2 black) palmered to the eye.

a purple egg sucking leach all she would take. i hooked her close to shore and she wasn't happy when i set the hook what a fight.