FIRST MUSKY!!!

[Daniel Davala]

Trent Jones and I fished the James on Tuesday with our guide and friend Matt Miles, and we got just the toothy grin we've been looking for!  This was our second time fishing with Matt, and it definitely won't be the last.  The first time out back in October produced 14 follows and one big eat, but no stick.  This time on the rematch, we only saw two fish, got one eat, and stuck it!  

I'm truly humbled by the odds, the challenge, and the sheer number of variables involved in targeting Musky on the fly.  All an angler can do is be in the right place with the right people and have the right fly in the water at the right time.  Any given day it can happen, and any given day you can work your butt off only to see nothing for the effort.  Either way, you'll keep coming back for more.

HUGE THANK YOU to Matt Miles for putting me on my first Musky ever!  That I got to share the whole thing with one of my best friends as well made it all the more special. 

Already looking forward to the next one!

Dan Davala

[Jeffrey Silvan]

Awesome, Dan! I've been following Matt for a while and have been contemplating a trip this winter. This may have just pushed me over the edge...

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[TurbineBlade]

Whoa!  You know, I never read paid much attention to how colorful they are.  3 Parts redbreast sunfish, 1 part American alligator.  

Thanks for sharing Dan -- 

Gene

[TurbineBlade]

BTW -- do those guys eat the trout that wash down there from Covington? ;)  Are they considered gape-limited, or do they have a preference there on the James?

[Scott Stankus]

Congratulations, Dan! That's a beautiful fish and quite an accomplishment! 

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[namfos]

Nice catch!  

A toothsome aquatic predator. Keep your hands and fingers clear. ;-)

Mark 

[Ernie]

Way to go Dan....one heck of an accomplishment!

Gorgeous fish!

Ernie

[Charlie Church]

Nice fish Dan!!!

[HeaveToo]

Okay, I have to chime in on this one.

I am green with envy.  That is an awesome accomplishment!  Congratulations! 

Did you pick this up on the Shenandoah?

[BruceC2C]

Congrats, Dan.!!!

One vote here for future Video Clips.

Must have been a thrill.

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[Steve]

Very nice, Dan.  

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[Matt S.]

OUTSTANDING! congratulations, Dan, and thank you for posting. You have inspired me to renew one of last year's unrealized resolutions.

[John Smith]

Great Accomplishment Dan. It is difficult to get a good stick in those things. They like to take a look up at ya, grab a fly and run straight for the boat, only to let go. Musky on the Fly by Robert Tomes is a great read for those interested in this pursuit. If nothing else, fly fishing for Muskie provides lots of casting practice.   

On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:20:04 AM UTC-5, Dan Davala - Founder/President wrote: