Super User senile1 Posted August 24, 2008 Super User Posted August 24, 2008 I was beginning to think I would be stuck at a personal best of 6 lbs 15 oz forever. It has been 19 years since I caught that fish and while I have caught some 5s and 6s since then the 7 lb barrier remained an elusive goal for me. Finally, today, I have put that behind me. A cold front passed through, winds were light and from the east, and the temperatures were in the low 60s. For the first two hours, fishing was just average. I had caught 3 bass that I would estimate were 1 - 2 lb fish on a GMAN 3/8 oz Black/Blue jig. The wind started to pickup so I also started throwing a spinnerbait. I reeled the spinnerbait under the end of a tiny laydown with coontail growing under it and immediately the lure felt as if it were hung up but my drag started to slip and the rod started to vibrate. I knew I had a good fish but she had me wrapped around a stick in the laydown. I was in a 10 foot john boat with one paddle and I had the anchor out in 10 feet of water. I had to hold the rod in one hand keeping pressure on the fish while I pulled the anchor up with the other hand. Once I pulled that off I had to grab the paddle and direct the boat toward the laydown and still keep pressure on the fish with my other hand. The whole time I was thinking "I can't lose this fish." Just as I was getting to the laydown I had managed to pull the fish up to the surface and I could see from her dorsal fin that she was a chunk. She made one last dive before I could reach in and grab her and then a cool thing happened. During her last dive she unwrapped me and when I got her back to the surface I had her free from the laydown and was able to reach down and grab her. My scale gave me varying weights from 7 lbs 1 oz to 7 lbs 9 oz, but it seemed to hang steady most of the time at 7 lbs 5 oz so that's what I'm calling her. And here are the pictures. They aren't the greatest because I was unprepared in this little boat and I had to take them at arm's length. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted August 24, 2008 Super User Posted August 24, 2008 excelliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User fourbizz Posted August 24, 2008 Super User Posted August 24, 2008 Congrats bud! Nothing better than reaching a new milestone! Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted August 24, 2008 Super User Posted August 24, 2008 wow thats an awesome story! beatiful fish. congrats! it must feel good to break a 19 yr old pb! Quote
Cravin Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Thats a great looking bass, I like seeing how there back gets a hump when they get that big.. congratulations! Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted August 24, 2008 Super User Posted August 24, 2008 That's a big bass, and a nice looking one too. Neat pattern. Congrats! Looks overcast -were you still under the front? Or did another roll through? Quote
rondef Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Congrats Thats a nice looking hawg you got there. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Now that is a nice fish!!! Quote
32251 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Nice fish!!....now next time keep him off the dang floor!! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 ;D ;D ;D ;D CONGRATULATIONS! ;D ;D ;D ;D 8-) Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 That is a HUGE bass, especially for KC! I could not be happier for you. Pics look pretty sweet to me. :) :) Quote
JShrock07 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Great looking fish you have and congrats on breaking your old PB!!!! -Nitroman Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 You know, that's a long fish. And you'll probably see her again. If it's anytime from Oct to March -she'll break 8lbs. And she's in nice healthy condition: She's probably got a few more years in her. Curious: Is this water body fished very often? Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Beautiful job on your new PB! 8-) Quote
Super User senile1 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for the nice comments, everyone! 32251: ....now next time keep him off the dang floor!! lol . . . I agree, but laying her next to that tackle box was the only way to give everyone an idea of her length. Paul Roberts: Looks overcast -were you still under the front? The front had passed but the low pressure system that the front was hanging off of was looped around near Kansas City causing overcast skies. If it's anytime from Oct to March -she'll break 8lbs. Paul, you read my mind. When I caught her I was thinking about how big she would be if she were carrying eggs. Is this water body fished very often? This is a pond and the owner invites all of his friends to come and fish it, so the pressure is moderate for it's size. There is usually someone there every weekend. Quote
shorefisher Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Congrats! Now here's to not having to wait another 19 yrs. to break this one. Quote
Movarus Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Great story, leading up to an awesome fish! Congratulations! Quote
RWHusker. Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Great Fish Ed, congrats. I havent forgot I owe you a trip just havent been that way this year. No way I'm interested in double or nothing this year, you guys look awesome. If you come to Lincoln for the game we can fish that morn. Rod Quote
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