# @soulfishingash on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_RM_Lgr4L
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63390742-soulfishingash-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-05-08T16:17:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ashley Underwood | Lady Angler (@soulfishingash) — https://gondola.cc/soulfishingash

## Caption

This moment right here. 

I have a million words to say about what went into this moment.  It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was young & before I had ever touched a fly rod (every night no lie)! And now….on my 40th Birthday citadelmarineservices & I made my dream reality.  I still can’t fully compose my thoughts because I’m still on ☁️9 and tear up everytime I look at this picture! I’ll for sure share more of the backstory behind this fish and how long I’ve been working for this soon! I’ve caught plenty of redfish on spin….they are the fish that made me fall in love with fishing in the beginning, but FINALLY on FLY! 
 
But know this…we didn’t see any redfish this evening for 3 hours UNTIL we spotted this guy tailing in the grass….literally the last few min of daylight. 

I’ve attempted this shot a few times over the years, but couldn’t ever get it done! That pressure that comes with sight fishing! 😅 I had one shot at this red and I actually MADE the cast!!!! Talk about some happy tears flowing!!!!!Capt. Rob didn’t cry in front of me, but I’m sure he was equally as happy! 😜

My first flood tide, tailing redfish…sight casted on FLY  perfectly in the grass! No other catch will ever give me the feeling of this one! It’s not about the size..it’s about conquering a dream.  I cannot wait to see what’s in store for me now that I kinda know what I’m doing Saltwater Fly Fishing! 

Thank you Capt. Rob for having me spend hours the day before practicing my double haul in 30 mph winds…and for the push 💨💨💨….this never would have happened if it weren’t for those lessons learned the day before in the worst conditions imaginable! 🤣

Happy 40th Birthday to me 🥳

Do you remember your first red on fly? 

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