For the record, I was using a 3 pc Loomis IMX 9 foot 5 wt rod which is a
pretty fast (stiff) fly rod. I used 8 lb trout tippet and leader. The last
fish hit while I was reeling in the line which was a bit much so he broke
off because the rod was pointed at the fish when he decided to hit the fly.
We had most success with bead-headed #6 Mudler Minnows. The bead-headed
black Wooly Bugger also worked. I am sure the SM thought they were both
crayfish trying to get away.

My 15yr old son was also catching SM on his 9 foot 5wt Gander Mtn generic
rod which only has a medium action. He had no problems.

I also have a 7wt GL3 bass rod which I use for surface poppers and mice and
stuff like that. I also have two 8 wt rods which I use for salt water mostly
(bonefish).

I have to say that the SM was almost as good as a bonefish, in some ways
better (the acrobatics).


"Richard Liebert" wrote in
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Had a great thrill Sunday morning up on the North Fork of the Susquehanna.
Caught a 15" SM on a 5wt fly rod while wading. I'm totally "hooked"!

Thanks from Rick