wrote:
Yup, it was a tussle alright, especially as she went straight for the
log as soon as the hook bit. The 8 wt. was bent double trying to keep
her out of it.

An 8wt for smallies ?!?

Gawd, what a wuss. Why don't you just use a construction
crane and winch 'em in ? ;-)

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Ken Fortenberry