This must be close to the pike of the life if no even more. Now that the hook held firmly after the first powerful flights, perhaps there is a chance. It might be time to try to force him ashore, for he is still in the depth. In a moment I know what my mate is thinking , "I just want to get to see him" crossing fingers for the thin metal to hold a little longer. He is coming now ... then a rapid, new hasty powerful flight and .. a slack line, fish lost .. checkmate, the pike won today. - Fly of the day Black Machine