Why record attempts now ?
Perhaps every twenty years or so the conditions are right. Right now the fish stocks are up, they’ve been able to mature to a point where a concerted effort to catch a big fish (or two or three) stands a reasonable chance at success. Given the past few years of fish growth and my clients’ averages of getting onto big fish, I believe 2000 will be an excellent year. And it will take hooking more than one record to land one “for the record” (we experience breakoffs more often than we’d like with very light line, even taking all the precautions possible, but that’s why they’re records after all). Hence, the necessity for preparing the best in every element of the tackle and technique employed. I already have secured the quality lines, tackle and gear that is necessary for an maximum effort. In addition, I customize the flies and the lures that I use to further increase the likelyhood of success. Of course, any record attempt must be pursued with a practical eye to the basic difficulty of s
