Well… no monster, but as big as a big mouth bass as I have caught in a while. And before one of my siblings starts in on photographic perspective, I challenge them to find a fishing photo that does not use this classic composition.
This particular fish was fun to catch as I was in my fishing kayak and was using an ultralight rig with 6 pound test. She (full of eggs she was) took off running 3 different times making my drag hum each time. All the while I had to position the kayak on a windy day to get it in a better position to land her after her last run. Definitely, a very enjoyable battle.
Normally I am a catch and release fisherman, mainly because I do not like to clean fish even though I like to eat them. However, part of the agreement on fishing this particular honey hole on private property is that I keep all I catch. They are trying to decrease the fish population on the hope that will lead to more trophy size bass. I am glad to do my part, and Señora and I both like to eat fish.
Let an old man brag a little.
Congratulations!!! Great picture!! That is a hell of a fish!!
That’s a fish worth bragging about. Good job.
Nice fish! Bout 4 or 5 pounds?
That’s a nice catch! You look a lot happier about it than the fish does!