PAbasser927 Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 Just wanted to share some pics and a good story from my yearly fishing trip in upstate Pennsylvania. I was up with my dad, brother, brother-in-law, and a friend. There were 3 new PB's set, all over 4 lbs. I am happy to report that one of those PB's was mine at 4.12lbs! Caught by swimming a topwater keitech soft body frog over a cove filled with Lilly pads. The blowup on this guy was awesome and ensuing fight did not disappoint. However, it was my brother-in-law's fish that took the title for "story of the week" tipping the scales at 5.04 lbs! Caught on a nose hooked 5 inch curly tail worm with a #8 baitholder trout hook. Gear used was a 5ft zebco trigger grip casting rod and spincast reel spooled with 6lb test mono (it was his first time ever bass fishing). It was getting towards the end of the night and he was just casting out 15-20ft from the boat to pass time until the rest of us were ready to call it quits. He was tired of getting snagged all day so he rigged the tiny hook because he thought it would catch less weeds. After casting for a few minutes and barely paying attention, he accidentally put his worm between a patch of Lilly pads and thought he got snagged until he realized the "snag" was pulling the boat. When I saw his rod thumping I dropped my gear to help him land this fish. While trying to make sure he kept tension on the rod and keeping him in position so the line wouldn't rub against the bottom of the boat (like I said, first time bass fishing), we were able to land his fish. Afterwards, I realized he had the drag on his zebco locked down as tight as it would go. Also, as it turns out, this was his first ever bass. Against all odds, we were able to get her in for a few quick pictures before releasing her back to be caught another day! 5 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 9, 2017 Super User Posted October 9, 2017 Couple of Nice Bass ~ Congrats to you & your brother-in-law. PB's are always a Blast, especially when it's your first. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted October 9, 2017 Super User Posted October 9, 2017 Congratulations! Nice PBs! 1 Quote
Conrod Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 AWESOME Fishing Adventure!!??. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote
Yakalong Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Congrats to all, especially the brother in law, on a zebco 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 10, 2017 Super User Posted October 10, 2017 Congratulations! Sounds like a great trip! 1 Quote
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