One bite but it was definitely worth it

Fishnngolfn · 06-11-10, 09:22 AM

I went to my favorite spot to fish after work. I was a bit reluctant as I had been skunked the last two times I went. The evening started out the same as the last two visits. Not one single bite in an hour and a half.

I was about to pack it up but decided to got to the south end of the pond to fish just a bit longer. I mean, what else am I gonna do when I get home? Another hour goes by and still not even a nibble. I finally decided to go home feeling a bit down. As I was reeling in my line and when the lure was only about 6 inches under the surface, a rather large mass came from the depths below and engulfed my plastic Zoom crawdad. I didn't get a good look at it since it happened so fast and I wasn't really paying attention.

After about a minute or so, I get the bait thief back to the surface and it is huge.

I lip her and head to the bank where I can put her on the scale that I bought and to have the bank fisherman take my photo. It took me a while to weigh her because she just wouldn't quit flopping around. She topped out at 8 lbs 6 oz. This is the biggest I have caught in this pond.

So in less than a week, I have caught the biggest fish in both my favorite ponds (8+ lbs and 11 lbs). I am thinking about heading to Georgia today to play the lottery.

Bassboss · 06-11-10, 09:30 AM

haha! Nice bass man! Glade you caught a biggin after last few!

Snake2715 · 06-11-10, 09:30 AM

Congrats looks like a great fish.

Are they released for the next lucky person?

nofearengineer · 06-11-10, 10:32 AM

If I caught that kind of hawg in Southern indiana, she would have been released to the taxidermist.

Beautiful fish!!

Justin2729 · 06-11-10, 10:57 AM

Lord untellin what you will catch next week.

BigBassin144 · 06-11-10, 11:33 AM

Great fish man!

I'm still waiting for a 5!

BB

Jim80 · 06-11-10, 12:01 PM

Dammmmmmmmn!!!! you are on a tear man great fish F&G

Jim

Fishnngolfn · 06-11-10, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Great fish man!

I'm still waiting for a 5!

BB

I was waiting on a 5 for so long. Now it seems like they are jumping in my boat. I am thinking about the next one because, you know, everything comes in threes.

Jrob78 · 06-11-10, 04:32 PM

Dude, you are on a great run! Enjoy it while it lasts and fish as much as you can!

bamabassman · 06-11-10, 04:41 PM

f & g..........no words man, no words. only DON'T STOP NOW! KEEP GOING!

Fishnngolfn · 06-11-10, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake2715

Congrats looks like a great fish.

Are they released for the next lucky person?

Always. The only time I keep a bass is when I am going to eat it (only on church fishing outings - fish fry) or when it was gut hooked and the bass was not going to survive (which has only happened one time).

Rebbasser · 06-12-10, 12:39 AM

Congrats!

Biggest bass I have so far-a little over 8-came literally on the last cast of the day one November evening. It is always worth one more cast!

MallenManson · 06-12-10, 08:28 AM

Awesome fish, Fng!

06-11-10, 09:22 AM	#1
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	One bite but it was definitely worth it I went to my favorite spot to fish after work. I was a bit reluctant as I had been skunked the last two times I went. The evening started out the same as the last two visits. Not one single bite in an hour and a half. I was about to pack it up but decided to got to the south end of the pond to fish just a bit longer. I mean, what else am I gonna do when I get home? Another hour goes by and still not even a nibble. I finally decided to go home feeling a bit down. As I was reeling in my line and when the lure was only about 6 inches under the surface, a rather large mass came from the depths below and engulfed my plastic Zoom crawdad. I didn't get a good look at it since it happened so fast and I wasn't really paying attention. After about a minute or so, I get the bait thief back to the surface and it is huge. I lip her and head to the bank where I can put her on the scale that I bought and to have the bank fisherman take my photo. It took me a while to weigh her because she just wouldn't quit flopping around. She topped out at 8 lbs 6 oz. This is the biggest I have caught in this pond. So in less than a week, I have caught the biggest fish in both my favorite ponds (8+ lbs and 11 lbs). I am thinking about heading to Georgia today to play the lottery.

06-11-10, 09:30 AM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	haha! Nice bass man! Glade you caught a biggin after last few! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-11-10, 09:30 AM	#3
Snake2715 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 249	Congrats looks like a great fish. Are they released for the next lucky person? __________________ -Josh

06-11-10, 10:32 AM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	If I caught that kind of hawg in Southern indiana, she would have been released to the taxidermist. Beautiful fish!! __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

06-11-10, 11:33 AM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Great fish man! I'm still waiting for a 5! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-11-10, 10:57 AM	#5
Justin2729 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Annville, Kentucky Posts: 342	Lord untellin what you will catch next week.

06-11-10, 12:01 PM	#7
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Dammmmmmmmn!!!! you are on a tear man great fish F&G Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

06-11-10, 04:32 PM	#9
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Dude, you are on a great run! Enjoy it while it lasts and fish as much as you can!

06-11-10, 04:41 PM	#10
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	f & g..........no words man, no words. only DON'T STOP NOW! KEEP GOING! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-12-10, 12:39 AM	#12
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Congrats! Biggest bass I have so far-a little over 8-came literally on the last cast of the day one November evening. It is always worth one more cast! __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

06-12-10, 08:28 AM	#13
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Awesome fish, Fng! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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