Red Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 The lake has come way up in the last few days, several feet, and a front came in yesterday, but I figured I would go anyway. I was flippin the newly flooded timber in about 5-8 feet of water. Visibility was about 6 inches or so. Caught this fat girl on a 3/8 Big O Brush jig from Siebert Outdoors in Falcon Craw with matching Falcon Craw Rage Craw. She was layed up against a huge log. I was immediately hung after the hookset, but I didn't give her no slack and she finally swam out. She weighed in at 8-13!!!! Special thanks to my wife Sarah, who drove the 17 miles to the ramp so I could have a decent picture of my PB!!! The fish was released in good health. Gear: Lamiglas Excel 7116C Revo SX-L 50lb PP 2 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 29, 2012 Super User Posted January 29, 2012 Woohoo! thats awesome! Congrats! How did you keep her while your wife was driving? LOL Jeff Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted January 29, 2012 Super User Posted January 29, 2012 Yup, that's a hawg! Congrats Red. Quote
Red Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 Woohoo! thats awesome! Congrats! How did you keep her while your wife was driving? LOL Jeff Makeshift stringer, slow ride back to ramp, stopped often to be sure fish was ok. She never showed any signs of dying and swam away strong. I am confident the fish will survive. Now, if it had been August and 90* water temps, I wouldn't have done it. Quote
Super User Shane J Posted January 29, 2012 Super User Posted January 29, 2012 Congrats, man! That's a hawg! You wonder why I swear by that jig/Rage Craw? That's why!! Quote
Big-O Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 GETCHA SOME OF THAT WHY DONTCHA!!! LOL. WTG Cliff, I knew it was only a matter of time before you beat up on a SLOB You're doin exactly what I hoped you would and keep on throwin' at'em pal! Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 29, 2012 Super User Posted January 29, 2012 Cliff, That's awesome man. I'm very happy for you. Congrats. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 29, 2012 Super User Posted January 29, 2012 WOW ! What a Great Bass ~ Congrats ! A-Jay Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 29, 2012 Super User Posted January 29, 2012 I've gotta get one of those lucky hats! Great fish man!!! Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Nice fish! Congrats on your new pb Quote
jeremyt Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Thats an awesome hawg Cliff, and well deserving. I know you have been putting in the work for that fish. Hopefully there are many more of them to come. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 30, 2012 Super User Posted January 30, 2012 Dang! I just realized it is the lucky hat! I am wearing mine next week! jeff Quote
Red Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 Dang! I just realized it is the lucky hat! I am wearing mine next week! jeff LOL...Big O personally gave me that hat and it is signed by James Niggameyer. Quote
paul. Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 great job Cliff! i know you are HYPED! not surprised though. you are a great fisherman and that jig is MONEY! big congrats. Quote
Red Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 great job Cliff! i know you are HYPED! not surprised though. you are a great fisherman and that jig is MONEY! big congrats. Thanks. That jig IS money. I have plenty to last me the year (I think), it will be the only jig I throw this year. I was hyped, I fished for another hour and called it quits, I couldn't concentrate!! I just wanted to get home and check out the pics. IMO, that is a HUGE fish for Lake Waco, it is certainly not known for being a big bass lake. Hoping I can get a few more in that class this year though. Cliff Quote
Fat-G Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 You were DUE Cliff, so happy for you man. That jig'n craw combo is SO DEADLY. Way to go man, and I totally understand just wanting to see the pics! Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 30, 2012 Super User Posted January 30, 2012 Oh man, I just caught this thread. WTG Red, I'm soooo happy and jealous of you! congrats bud! I hope they get bigger! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 30, 2012 Super User Posted January 30, 2012 WOW! Great pic, too! Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 30, 2012 Super User Posted January 30, 2012 Great big girl! Outstanding pictures to capture the moment . Don't forget to take your wife out for dinner. Quote
Red Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 Great big girl! Outstanding pictures to capture the moment . Don't forget to take your wife out for dinner. Yeah I will. She didn't think it was funny when I gave her a kiss AFTER I gave the fish a kiss!!!! Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Dang Cliff!!! Congrats on that hawg! Quote
brushhoggin Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 dang Red that's awesome man. i never expect to do well after a front, much less think i'll get a pb! guess if on anything, it would be on a Big-O jig. awesome Quote
kanasbassfisher08 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 nothing better then sticking it to a hawg with a full set on a jig Quote
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