As a searun fanatic of over 35 years I have yet to put a cutt of that size to hand. Congrats Matthew that is a real trophy for sure.
Jordan, yes, using a two hander on the beach. Sometimes I use it as a single hand, and sometimes with both hands, just depends on the conditions or my mood. James, it's a 5wt. Thanks for all the replies. I'm not one to usually post a report, but this just had to be shared. I know I may very well never see another fish like this in my lifetime, but I'm happy to know they are out there! I hope this bodes well for the src populations in the future.
Nice fish, that truly is a monster searun. I can't get over the size of the tail on that thing, awesome!
Good thing you posted this before today. NooooooOne would believe you. You sure you didn't Photoshop that.
That's a real dandy, Matthew! Very good work being there in the right place at the right time and with the right 'tude! We sure as hell will be suspicious of your hero shots from now on, Jeff!
I've been wondering about these outsize sea-runs since I caught my big one a few years back. I wonder if these aren't cutt-bows that got the urge to go to the salt. The rainbow genetics giving them more upside growth potential, sort of a steel-bow? Regardless, crazy fish, glad that rod still has it's mojo workin! The Z-Axis 5110 is the best Puget Sound beach rod for SRC & rezzies in my opinion.
Beautiful fish, a true pig! If more SRC were in this size range I would be tempted to fish for them more often.
