Went to Metzler Park this a.m. A friend bought a new rod and reel so I took him there to learn how to use a baitcaster and maybe catch something while he was at it.. I did also fish but spent most of my time helping my friend and giving him a good place to cast. He did eventually catch on to using the new outfit and was able to cast out..On one occasion while picking out his backlash as he was reeling in he noticed his line going upstream and yes ..it was a fish LOL. that being said it was off as quickly as it was on..I did briefly hook and lose one (probably foul hooked) and others caught fish upstream from us. It was great to just get out and fish! I saw alot of fish that were dark colored swimming in the river but one guy had a nice hen that he kept.

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