Big-O Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I had to do it... found a slower than average day, so I left early and rushed to Amistad to see if anybody might be hungry Several smaller fish were eager to play at the first spot so I moved to the next deeper drop to see if there might be a lazy Gal in her recliner... SHE WAS She ate a 1oz Moaner Predator jig and Lobster and stayed deep for a good while. The water was gin clear and as she got a bit closer I could see her mouth wide open doing her best to throw the jig even while she was 10 ft below the surface. I could see that the jig was firmly in the top of her mouth so I just kept steady pressure on her until she gave up the battle then eased her up into my hand. I'll often switch to the Predator jig when I want a slightly longer shank hook for longer presentation trailers. It works well in many of the jagged rocks I target. The meaty bulge in this gals tail let me know that she has fed well over the Summer and should be in great shape for next Spring. I use 25lb Vicious Pro Elite Fluoro line for exceptionaly clear conditions, it's super stought and has less stretch for good hook sets. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 That's a beauty! Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 Gawd that's a beast. What'd it weigh? Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 Outstanding! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 M O G A N A L E R T ~ ! Man, now THAT'S the Right way to take a Break. A-Jay Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted September 3, 2012 Super User Posted September 3, 2012 Great fish as usual. Do you take your own pics, or is someone always there to help? Jeff Quote
SGT Rico Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Big jigs = big girls!!!! Another great fish, congrats!! Quote
GoTakeANap Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 very nice fish. what did it weight? Quote
HeavyDluxe Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Does anyone else feel like less of a man, somehow, when reading Big O's posts? Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted September 4, 2012 Super User Posted September 4, 2012 nice big fish you always seem to be pullin in lunkers Big-O Quote
Big-O Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 Great fish as usual. Do you take your own pics, or is someone always there to help? Jeff When I have a Go Pro mounted on the windshield, I don't need assistance but FOR SURE, I'd rather have a fishing partner and NOT just for taking pictures For those who asked about weight, I didn't weigh and rarely do, especially in the Summer months, unless it's for someone else or I think that the fish is a Special situation. Plus, you know how some gals are finicky about stepping on the scales Quote
kylek Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 When I have a Go Pro mounted on the windshield, I don't need assistance but FOR SURE, I'd rather have a fishing partner and NOT just for taking pictures For those who asked about weight, I didn't weigh and rarely do, especially in the Summer months, unless it's for someone else or I think that the fish is a Special situation. Plus, you know how some gals are finicky about stepping on the scales I would be happy to come down and be your fishing partner for a day or two :-) Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted September 5, 2012 Super User Posted September 5, 2012 Nice Hawg you got there. Quote
Super User Tuckahoe Joe Posted September 6, 2012 Super User Posted September 6, 2012 thats an awesome fish. i gotta start bring someone with me to take pictures. i suppose i could try taking one with my phone but id probably just end up dropping either it of the fish into the lake Quote
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