AndyPlaysDrums Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 Went out for my first day this year. After skunking at my first stop, I went to a pond near my house that my buddy said he caught a 12" perch out of the other day. Near that spot, I started throwing a Perch X-Rap. After a few casts, I thought I had snagged some weeds - until my line moved and I realized I had my first fish of the year on. However, once I started reeling in and the fish first broke the surface, I knew I had something special. First fish of '11, is my new personal best. While I can only speculate weight (no scale on me), it was far, far bigger than any fish I've ever caught before. I'm sorry I couldn't get a better picture. Thanks to everyone on this board who has made some sort of contribution to the knowledge that led me to throwing a jerkbait, in a cold water, pre spawn condition; and how to handle a baitcaster for the first time, too! This is stuff I'd have never known before I came here. What a way to start the season, oh, and it's my birthday, too! Quote
hookingem Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Congrats thats a nice fish looks to be around 5 or so! Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Great way to start the year, and I agree it looks like it's about 5 lbs Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted April 7, 2011 Super User Posted April 7, 2011 thats awesome dude, congrats. i agree it looks to be about a 5 pounder Quote
AndyPlaysDrums Posted April 8, 2011 Author Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks guys! P.S. - I own a scale now. Quote
WanderLust Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Outstanding start!!!! Nice fish would speculate 4-5 which is awesome. Can't wait to get out there in VT. Quote
Big-O Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Perfect....Absolutely PERFECT! WTG Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 8, 2011 Global Moderator Posted April 8, 2011 That's a nice way to start your year! Quote
hookset on 3 Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Nice birthday present,huh! Bet you won't forget that one. For New England,that is a hawg.Congrats. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 Nice fish! Those Rapala perch colored jerkbaits are great! I have done pretty well with them myself. Great Bass! Quote
AndyPlaysDrums Posted April 12, 2011 Author Posted April 12, 2011 Perfect....Absolutely PERFECT! WTG Big O www.ragetail.com Thanks Big O! I have some of your stuff in my bag this year for the first time, so I hope I can best this on your behalf! Quote
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