Michigan Salmon on the fly!

[River Rambler]

We headed up to Michigan to face an unknown quantity. The first day was tough fishing. Anytime you could finally get a fish to take, you were then faced with the likelihood of a break off. These fish were so big they would run you right into a logjam....and then snap! So with only 8 lb tippet, putting the brakes on these guys was tough.

We were about 5 miles from open water so these hogs were fresh! I probably landed 1 for every 4 fished hooked. It was amazing though....very strange fishing for monster fish in water smaller than the Chattoog!!!

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[Windknot]

That looks like a classic illustration of Quality Time! :cheers:

[TroutTackler]

Those Santiago's and their fish pictures.... good grief!

Thanks for sharing, Clayton - looked like an awesome time!

[finless brown]

Wow. 8lb tippet in skinny water.... I'm impressed. Looks like a ton of fun. Thanks for the report.