NEVER give up!

[flygoddess]

I fly fish, but I had to share this story with everyone. I still can't believe it.
I fish the Jordan river often. I take two fly outfits with me (in case one should tangle or break).
I fish a fly under a Thingamabobber in a slow current.
I went out yesterday morning in the rain as it seems more productive at times.
I hooked into a good size Carp. Landed it in the net then prepped to take a selfie.
I took the hook out and kinda tossed the line back in the water out of the way. (rod in bottom left of picture)

I put the other rod in my mouth (a silly pose) and took picture of carp.

I let it go and turn to see my rod that I caught it on GONE!!!!
Granted one of the least costing setups I have but I really liked that CGR 7/8 because of it's size. The Icon reel worked good and the Windcutter line float really well. I WAS BUMMED!
I cast a couple more times trying to snag something, but no go.
Came home with my head down.
Made dinner and decided to go to this spot one more time.
I cast to the area I was fishing earlier and caught a nice little tugger.

There was a twig in the river acting really strange bouncing and going under. The wind kicked up and I swear I say a line from the twig out under the surface.
I cast out in front and let the current and wind drift my indy.
I lifted rod tip and started stripping some line in to recast and I noticed I had hooked something. I thought a blade of grass. Kept lifting and WAHOOOOO! It was my line!
I kept tension but I was filling a tug. I walked down the river as the tip of the rod came out, but it was jammed in some down weeds. I kept tugging and finally it cam out!
I grabbed the lost rod and proceeded to land the thief!

Sorry for the rain on the camera. I am so happy.

On a side note, I did find out Cabela's has the CGR on sale for $69. Needless to say, I ordered another one.
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