Over the years we've had some discussions about fliers here on the forum. Like Dr. Jim Wetzel says, it is like chasing Big Foot.
If I've ever caught one, I didn't know it. Depending on its size, I probably either threw it back, or I filleted and ate it.
We caught a few at Richmond Mill a few years back, but that's the only place I've seen them myself. Your description sounds spot on though.
Josh -- did you and the other guys filet them so that FireIsHot (Al) and I fried them up for dinner at Richmond Mill that weekend??? The only special fish I remember cooking was a pickerel that Condello caught.
... it is like chasing Big Foot.
TJ -- maybe fliers would be easier to find.