Fish almost stole my kistler

[CZ]

I was fishing with my dad out on the California delta a month or so ago and we were having a decent day. We had caught a few fish throwing crankbaits, but then got on a decent senko bite. As the day went on we had got a bunch of senko fish, but it had started to slow down as the tide changed in the spot we were fishing. I was kind of sleeping on the job and not really focusing on what I was doing when my line jumped. Since I was daydreaming I wasn't really holding onto my rod real well, but when I saw the line jump I set the hook like I normally would. Well the hook stuck in the fish but I didn't hold onto my rod so it went flying into the water. I often fish in just some athletic shorts and t shirt with sandals cause its so hot, so without hesitation I dove in after my rod and actually had to swim a few feet to grab it which was going down fast, and moving towards deeper water. Once I got the rod in my hand, I realized I still had the fish so I got the rod tip up and reeled in the slack while treading water. I was able to get the fish in near me, but it was freaking out, I'm surprised it didn't have a heart attack with my big butt jumping in after it. My dad ended up grabbing the rod and flipping the fish in the boat and helping me in. Here is a picture of me and my fish and my Kistler that the fish tried to steal.

[TTCal]

Great story CZ and great fish! Maybe I'll see you out there sometime in the Delta. I'll look for a float tuber without the tube!!

[kistlero]

Rod diving! Huh? It could become a new sport among serious fishermen. I have had my share of diving in after a lost rod and reel. No luck yet like CZ. Great Story!

Trey