Good Karma Brown :)

[The Fisherman Guy]

After my garage was broken into this past week, my friend Moose took me fishing today on the Bow in his jetboat to cheer me up. The boat used to belong to fellow board member, Skinny Dipper - which is still the name of the boat!

An absolutely gorgeous day on the water. We did very well, with over 10 fish each on nymphs under an indicator.

I pulled my biggest Bow Brown out at 10:00 this morning.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270809_10150248589889653_518079652_7160434_6002220 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270809_10150248589894653_518079652_7160435_2531679 _n.jpg

We didn't weigh it, or get a tape on it. I quickly measured it on my rod, roughly 28 inches and we got a video of the release. I will post it up here shortly. Any guesses on weight? For reference, I am 6'0 220lbs.

As Bob Loblaw says: Caught on a 5 weight, and GOOD KARMA!

[calgarygringo]

At least 20............

[WayneChristie]

Nice fish , has to be at least 160 oz

[Rick.]

Way to go. That's a big brown by anyone's standards. Congratulations. Rick.

[Bow flyman]

That is one fine fish. Not only is it big, but its colors are beautiful. Great catch.

[Pudelpointer]

Next time get a girth measurement as well (just in front of the dorsal fin) and you can calculate the weight (fairly close anyway).

I am guessing about 7lbs.

[gl2]

congrats. thats a beautiful brown.

[drifter]

Good for you.
Great pics.

[The Fisherman Guy]

Thanks fellas! A very good day for me!

Here is the video of the release.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUFdteMwqxI

Official measurement is 29 inches, I just measured the mark on my rod.

**No I was not petting it, there was some silt stuck on her back and since my hands were already wet, I wiped most of it off.

[steve]

Beautiful fish!

[Lefty-Canuck]

Nice vid....its a dandy! Typical fisherman....always got to add an inch :)!

LC

[lone wolf]

Beautiful brown. I would "guestimate" somewhere in the 5 - 7 lb range

[DarkAisling]

Nice to see you smiling!

That is a very nice fish. :)

[goldscud]

Awesome fish, congrats. Looks pretty close to 8lbs

[Rockymtnx]

Congrats on the awesome brown TFG!

[Ken07AOVette]

That is a beauty there, good to see you smiling G!

[marlin1]

awesome brown , nice fish , great release , I wanna say 5-6 pounder

[Alberta Bigbore]

That is one fine BROOOONIE

[TreeGuy]

As you have found out today, TFG, karma is a powerful thing and never to be underestimated. ;)

Gorgous brownie dude. Using the rod as a measure to keep her safe is a good trick that likely earn you some 'bonus points' too. Glad to see you had a great day. :)

[Daceminnow]

absolutely gorgeous specimen. good job FG, conrads on a real beaut. things are going to get really bugged out in the next couple weeks. bring it on it's been a long drawn out spring. were there many crafts on the river this morning?

Dace

[chubbdarter]

stunning fish...congrats and thanks for posting

[walking buffalo]

Excellent TFG!

Hey! You're standing in my spot! :lol:

That seam behind the boat is usually good for a few fish. Caught some good browns there.

Great looking fish and a great picture! :happy0034:

[MooseGuy]

Wicked fish bro!! Glad i was there to be a part of it! Mnay more to come!!

[Dust1n]

wow thats a brute

[fluxcore]

Thats a good looking brown!!! I would defiantly say its at the top end of 7lb. Wow thats a nice looking fish.

[ice]

Beutiful fish

[BobLoblaw]

Kudos, Gibson.
That is one heckuva brown; long, thick & beautifully colored; a perfect specimen. You should be just as proud as you sound in the video.:cheers:
Now, don't forget that you owe me royalties for using my quote...:)

[Bhflyfisher]

Gonna say 7-9 pounds, That fish looks like it has shoulders and 23-25 inch fish weigh from 4-6 pounds depending on girth.

[The Fisherman Guy]

This fish is going up on the wall as a replica, so I need to do my best at estimating girth. I agree with BHflyfisher, 7-9 lbs seems about right.

Mr Loblaw, the royalties are in the mail ;)

I would like to add a very important facet to me landing this fish. I spin cast mostly, so I when Moose and I went out, he provided me with his waders, rod and reel, and flies. He was very focused on making sure I had a great day on the water. Moose is a die hard fly master, and has fished the Bow religiously for years, and this is the biggest fish he has seen come out of those waters. Was he choked that it was me that got this fish in? Not at all. He was just as pumped as I was, you can hear his excited breathing in the video. he did an excellent job of landing this fish, and once we got a hold of her, the hook slid out effortlessly, she was barely hooked.

Moose, you are the man. And a helluva buddy, thanks brother.

[Dust1n]

that fish dosent llook like hes been caught before....send it into the fly fisherman magazine its deffinitly a magazine cover fish

[vettedreamer]

WOW carma *drools* :)

[BGSH]

its 8 pounds, nice fish, great colors