Super User fishinfiend Posted March 14, 2009 Super User Posted March 14, 2009 What a great way to start a weekend. I got to a nearby pond today just before day break. Since it was windy I chose a white/ chart cavitron buzzbait. I started throwing around grass lines in a little cove that is about 4' deep. On my 5th cast I got this beauty just a few feet from shore. She was 23.5" inches and she KILLED the bait and put up a great fight. She got me back though. As I knelt down to revive her, my hand slipped in goose sh*! and I went face first into the water. Than she swam a few feet down the bank and looked like she was about to roll on her side. I got in the water to grab her when I slipped on clay and went in to my waist. The commotion must of scared her because she swatted her tail and took off. It was so great to watch her take off. I guess she may have went close to 8# based on her length. Sorry for the picture quality, I was excited and my hand was shaky. I think a celebration is in order Quote
joshuaryan Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Awesome looking fish. There is nothing better than landing a big girl on a topwater bait. Quote
paul. Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 awesome fish and awesome story!!! she sure made you work for her didn't she? ;D i'm sure it was a price you were more than willing to pay for a beauty like that though. congrats big time. Quote
-HAWK- Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 LOL ;D ;D Way to go man! Awesome fish. I would have loved to see the footage of you releasing this fish. That definetly would have won Americas funniest home videos. Quote
adclem Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 What a battle. Well worth it though, huh? Later, Quote
GonzoFishing Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I'll step on crap and take a dive any day for a fish like that! Congrats ;D Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 14, 2009 Super User Posted March 14, 2009 Good report. Now you have some great memories to share with others. Congrats on your catch. Go back and catch her again. Quote
Big-O Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Heck yeah CELEBRATION......I'm drinkin' one for ya right now Fishinfiend PB's get us off our duff and in the game again...Great job!!! Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
Super User senile1 Posted March 14, 2009 Super User Posted March 14, 2009 ;D Great story. Congratulations on your new PB! Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted March 16, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks guys. I went back out yesterday evening and twice today and I did not even get a bite. The rain and wind did not help much either. At least the rain jacket works good Quote
KyCam Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I would of loved to see that with my own eyes. Awesome story and great fish!! Quote
ejtaylor822 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Nice fish and great story. Love that top water strike. Quote
bigmountaineer Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Nice fish, love cavitron and that release would have made anyone laught their *** off. Thanks for the story, Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 16, 2009 Super User Posted March 16, 2009 Great story. Congratulations! 8-) Quote
SkilletSizeBass. Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Nice fish. Funny story to go with her too ;D Quote
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