Fish Chris Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 When my outing involves catching a Smallie, I never know whether to post in the "Outings" section, or the "Smallie" section ? Hmmm. Anyway, the fishing was pretty tough yesterday. Only caught two fish, but one was this beautiful, healthy 5.3 lb Smallie. I was 99% sure I caught it before... 1) just by looking at the size and the shape of the fish, and 2) because of the spot I caught her. But looking at past photos just now, yes, this is the 5.5 I caught a few weeks ago. This time she bit a fly-lined crawler. Fought great on the micro-light Oh yea..... I saw a freaking monster Northern strain Largemouth yesterday ! The lake record in this place is only 13.6, and I swear, I saw one that was 13 if it was an ounce ! Very bug-eyed and all ! Snuck back up that spot 3 X's, but couldn't get her to come have her pictures taken Oh well. Maybe next time. Oh.... and I did get blasted by an 8'ish Largemouth on the Hud. No hookup. But what made it extra cool, was that I had beached my boat, and I was standing high up on the shore when I made my cast. Suddenly, I see this big shadow (actually there were two, but this was the bigger, faster one) come racing towards my Hud, in the clear water, and then just blast the heck out of it ! Exciting to see, but I bet if I had no clue I was about to get hit, I'd have hooked and landed it. It's like you tense up, and start to swing, a split second too early. Anyway, that was still pretty cool, and it wasn't a DD anyway, so not a huge loss. Had fun Peace, Fish Quote
InLikeFinz Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 That is a gorgeous smallie. If I see any more photos like this I'm going to have to relocate. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted April 27, 2010 Super User Posted April 27, 2010 Great pic, as always. Chris, do you put your fish in the livewell to bring out the colors? Quote
Big-O Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 Beautiful Fish for sure Chris.... Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
Fish Chris Posted April 28, 2010 Author Posted April 28, 2010 Thank you guys Hey SpeedBead, well, I do put them in my livewell to give me time to get the camera set on the tripod, and the scale out, etc..... but as far as giving the fish time to gain color, that can really go either way. I've seen fish come up beautiful like this one, then by the time I pull them out for photos, they are completely pale, or, completely dark. Once in a while they will come out pale, or dark, then it's like they get PO'd from being held captive, and get all marked up, with contrast... Anyway, it's nothing that I've been able to figure a definate pattern for. Peace, Fish Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 Hey Chris, Looks like that Smallie isn't the only one losing weight. Congrats on a great fish and pic. Quote
bassman31783 Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 Beautiful Smallie. Great post. I totally know what you mean about tensing up when you know the strike is coming. Once you see the fish it's almost like it becomes top water fishing in that you have to wait to really feel the fish before setting the hook. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 28, 2010 Super User Posted April 28, 2010 Beautiful fish, outstanding pic! p.s. You can post in either section or both. -Kent 8-) Quote
gator1 Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 Hey Chris, Question..Do you put any kind of scent on your hudd? Quote
Fish Chris Posted April 28, 2010 Author Posted April 28, 2010 Thanks again guys, And hey DMB Looks like that Smallie isn't the only one losing weight. Thank you for noticing Yea', about 55 lbs, and geez, does it ever feel great ! Still working on getting all my cloths replaced. Just yesterday I was showing off some old fish photos, to a guy who never knew / saw me before, and he says, "That's you ? Man, you've lost a BUNCH of weight" ! Anyway, the thing is, I don't feel like I'm on a diet. I just finally decided to change my whole way of (eating) life. So now, I'm on this big "hiking up hills" kick, and I think that will help too. Peace, Fish Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 28, 2010 Super User Posted April 28, 2010 You sure get some pretty models! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 19, 2010 Global Moderator Posted October 19, 2010 That smallie has some crazy colors. It looks like the meanmouth we catch out of Table Rock sometimes. Awesome looking fish. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 19, 2010 Super User Posted October 19, 2010 That smallie has some crazy colors. It looks like the meanmouth we catch out of Table Rock sometimes. Awesome looking fish. Doesn't look anything like a meanmouth. : Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted October 19, 2010 Super User Posted October 19, 2010 Beautiful fish. One of these days I really want to make my way up to some Smallmouth waters. I constantly hear of how much fun they are to catch. Quote
indymusky Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 jeeze thats a great fish bud, are u up north or down south in cali Quote
shimmy Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Man, not sure what you're better at, posting beautiful in-fisherman pictures or catchin monster bass. Well done as always. Quote
pitchin fool Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Gotta love how them smallies look and fight. Gorgeous!!! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted October 24, 2010 Super User Posted October 24, 2010 Nice photo Chris...and I like that dropback. Roger Quote
Super User Shane J Posted October 24, 2010 Super User Posted October 24, 2010 Wow, is that a nice fish! Gorgeous! Quote
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