Holy tragedy Batman

[TripleF]

Have yet to drop one while I'm fishing. The second it started to droop from my mouth and begin to head towards the water......I don't know what I'd do........

Glad you caught that rascal.....sorry about the stick.

[weak_link]

Originally Posted by roarknumber1

I've done equally stupid things while smoking a cigar. Usually it just involves a lot of ash going on my shirt and pants.

Funny you mention that. I think ALL of my polar fleece jackets have melted circles on the fronts of them from where I ashed on my belly.

As far as the lost fish / cigar look at it this way my friend- now you have a great reason to go back and finish what you started.

[Todd W]

It happens for sure. It's the downside of smoking while fishing. A downside I'm willing to accept. It's a lot harder when you're wading though, for sure. I've pitched a few smokes to take on the big boys.

Want to know what's worse? Burning thru leader with your stogie!

[Scud]

After dropping your smoke, you should have chased the fish. 6# test or 6 wt. line? If you're fly fishing with 6 wt. line, that's enough to land a king salmon if needed.

[RPB67]

This is why they made those water proof cigar caddys.

To have many cigars on hande while on the boat.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Scud

After dropping your smoke, you should have chased the fish. 6# test or 6 wt. line? If you're fly fishing with 6 wt. line, that's enough to land a king salmon if needed.

six pound test - an ultra light spinning reel on a 10.5' noodle rod - you can go with lighter line for finicky, line shy fish. Of course, you do run the risk of losing one now and then.

you pays your money, you takes your chances

[groogs]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Typical fish story.
It probably went more like this...You saw what looked like a sure fish hangout but you cast too far and got hung in a tree. As you were jerking around trying to get your lure unhung you lost your balance and slipped and fell on the rock you were standing on. When you felt that cold water rushing into your waders it took your breath away and the Twist went flying as you yelled a few choice words.
Yep, I think that's the real story.

I like this version of the story.