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Chuck LaBruna
5/6/2014 8:27:24 PM

Fly fishing for Carp today, lost 2 big boys! One was a MONSTER, hit a scud. Rolled on the surface and hook popped out 😞. 2nd, I strip-set the hook and as soon as I did he dove hard and snapped the fly right off. 😞 But, I caught this stupid Golden Shiner lol, so wasn't a total loss HAHA. Nice size though

Catch Details

Golden Shiner
Oppenheim Park Pond

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8wt fly rod, 8f-wf line, 0x leader, sweet corn imitation fly
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    1. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @bad_bass_brandon A fly rod and reel. 😝😝 I'm just kidding, bud. It's a Cabela's Wind River combo, 4 pc, 9' 8wt setup. Line is 8wt f-wf
    2. bad_bass_brandon 0
      What kind of rod and reel is that
    3. Lucas McQuiston 0
      It is a good looking fish tho!
    4. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @lainedillard It's cool, bro. I also checked it to see if it was a Golden-Rudd Hybrid, as that happens too, but all signs show it is just a large GS. Only in ...more NY, right? LOL 😝
    5. Laine Dillard 0
      Ok I wasn't 100% sure but I figured I'd throw the possibility out there nice catch
    6. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @lainedillard Also, it's mouth is turned upward, unlike the Roach which faces downward.
    7. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @lainedillard Also,
    8. Chuck LaBruna 0
      ..the telltale sign of no scales on the underbelly by the keel, between the pectoral fins and and anal opening. Goldens are also used as pond fish. This one here ...more is at it's max size. 😉
    9. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @lainedillard No, it's a Golden Shiner bud. A) we have no Euro roach here in NY, and B) I also thought it was a Rudd (closely related to both), but it's ...more back was a light shade of olive, and it had..
    10. Laine Dillard 0
      I think that's a European roach golden shiners aren't usually that silver and I have never seen one with red fins they are usually more orange
    11. atxflyfishing 0
      Still good to hook up! Next time, right?
    12. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @colby12 I guess it never even dawned on me due to the sting of losing those two carp
    13. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @colby12 You know what? You are right hahaha!!! It IS the first one on my own fly LMAO! Nice! I guess this stupid shiner has some significance after all! Didn't ...more even think about that!
    14. Colby Teall 0
      Congrats! Is that the first one on one u tied or have u caught others?
    15. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @colby12 Yes, I tied it, and thanks bud. @FlyWhiteGuy87 Must be something in the air! Let's get DETERMINED!! LOL! @MainFishing The Sweet Corn pattern I used ...more is one I came up with. I'll tag you in it.
    16. MainFishing 0
      Where could I get a corn fly?
    17. TennesseeTroutboy 0
      That's the biggest shiner I've ever seen
    18. Austin Austin 0
      Cool fish man! I lost two carp and two gar yesterday myself 👎
    19. Colby Teall 0
      Did u tie the fly? Great fish btw
    20. Chuck LaBruna 0
      @CalvinFease Technically, it's a Rudd. It's in the shiner family and is very closely related to the Golden Shiner (as you can see). The deep red fins give ...more it away. Pretty fish, but basically bait LOL
    21. Calvin Fease 0
      I'm not aware of any golden shiners anywhere near me, so I'd consider that a prize catch! I don't think I've even seen a golden shiner.
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