Massive Mako on the Fly!!

Larry Kuhns brought this video to our attention and it is unlike anything I've seen before!  Field & Stream does an excellent job on their fly fishing blog entitled Fly Talk.  This installment showcased a fly fisherman who hooked into a 500 - 800 pound Mako during a catch and release tournament in San Diego, California.  Click the link to watch the video, its incredible to see the raw power and excitement of the fisherman!

Mako on the Fly Video! 

"Our friend Conway Bowman and his right hand man Captain Dave Trimble put on the Flying Mako catch and release fly fishing tournament every year in San Diego. The purpose of the tournament "is to promote sustainability, conservation and sound management of mako sharks and other apex predators.

The proceeds from the tourney are donated to the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research. This year entrant Mark Martin used his boat to guide friend and fellow angler Alex Beck to what looks to be a mako shark estimated to be between 500 and 800 pounds.

The anglers ultimately did not land the fish, and people I've talked to have varying estimates of its size. Landed or not, this is one of the most amazing videos of a fish fight I've seen in a while. I mean, can you imagine hooking this thing on conventional tackle, let alone a fly rod?"