Opening Day Swim then Fin

[Sako1]

Got a late start, hit the Raritan by Dukes at ~11am and waded out to one of the drop-offs in fairly swift water about waist deep. Took a few casts moved again, then slipped and subsequently blew the recovery…. was now sideways and soon soaken wet down to my underwear. Good thing the wader belt wasn't loose; underwear were due for a river cleaning anyway, thought about calling DEP.

Went home pissed for getting soaked and more importantly wasting precious fishing time. Got changed an grabbed the backup gear. Went back and started a to pick away. While retrieving a spinner, I saw something go after it that was BIG. Got her on the next cast, and the fun begins, rod tip up and constant pressure while moving downstream. Had to get it by the bank since the big breeder rainbow wouldn't fit in the trout net. Finally got things in order as evidenced by the pic. Sure beats cold soggy underwear

Dave