Eh, before I say more I was struggling to hold her with all the slime, so instead of the double belly hold the gills got fingered. Both sides at once, giggity.
Basic stocked lake, lots of familiar faces out today, some friends shared their BBQ. People all around were catching, but this one corner was holding one thick school of 1-2 lb fish and then was itself surrounded by pars of bigger fish lurking in shadows. After catching two of the easier fish I said OK one more then go home, and started throwing my worm & float closer and more under the lure-eating-willow there. Something kept messing with the worm, thought it was a small bass or bluegill, but it turns out it was this 8 lb beastie. Yes, eight pounds. I weighed it.
Just got done cleaning the big girl, trying to figure out what to do with her next. Probably going to fillet and freeze the fillets.
Posted by LilStinkpot
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New meaning to ‘You got skunked!’
That’s a monster! I’d fillet it and bake it with some lemon, fresh dill, and black pepper, maybe the slightest sprinkle of salt as well if ya feel it needs it.
Am not one for praise or compliments, but that is a really,really nice catch. Well done