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IlliniWalli

Worth the Trip After All

#864154 - 02/05/10 10:53 PM

Wet snow and wind and a tough bite had us wondering what the heck we were doing bobbing around on the big river when we both had to go to work later in the day.

But then Steve hooked into this gal.
Great job by the net man as she came unbuttoned as soon as she came over the side of the boat.

Everts hair jig with a "mongo minnow" did the trick.

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Jason Halfen

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864155 - 02/05/10 10:54 PM

If you're only going to catch one fish per trip....that's the one you want to catch!

Well done!!!!

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IlliniWalli

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864157 - 02/05/10 10:57 PM

actually, after getting re-energized we ended up with a good mess of keepers.

WADE74

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864158 - 02/05/10 11:01 PM

that is a hog! Congrats on a great day on the water!

Tony Apisa

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864255 - 02/06/10 02:29 PM

Looks like she swallowed a football. Really nice catch.

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Tight Lines and Good Health......Tony

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jig fan

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864265 - 02/06/10 03:48 PM

That is a dandy! Did you get a measurement on her?

IlliniWalli

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864274 - 02/06/10 05:06 PM

Quote:

That is a dandy! Did you get a measurement on her?




26 1/4 ... and we should have taped the girth; she was really thick through the shoulders and belly.
no weight cause all we had was a cheap spring scale and we wanted a quick release.


Lundboy

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864282 - 02/06/10 05:41 PM

Congratulations what a beautiful fish.

masters

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864320 - 02/06/10 08:24 PM

nice fish.

EyesNDucks

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#864704 - 02/08/10 09:08 AM

Great fish - Those are the fish that make the trip and even manage to warm you up in those conditions.

Great job!


Jesse Krook

Re: Worth the Trip After All

#865049 - 02/08/10 09:25 PM

NICE FISH

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Everts Fishing Resort


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