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Posts: 5874 | Man, I feel really good today. Finally got out on my favorite water, and finally, after a long time, I broke the fifty barrier. My previous PB was first caught in July of 1998, on Lake St Claire. That fish was 47 1/2" and I have matched that twice since. I've had opportunities for bigger fish, but something always happeneed. The 55" I lost with Brian major, the toothless girl I lost on LOTW, the 48 1/2" pig that Netman ultimately caught on Pewaukee a couple years ago, an easy 50 that I missed with Kyle at the Sab Bay outing. And untold others not seen. I fished with a coworker, Chris today. We had a great day, and went 1 for two in the morning. Then, right at noon,I heard the rip-rip-rip, and I looked up to see the board go under. It stayed under for a good minute or two, while Chris cleared the lines. I got the board to the boat, and once free to fight the fish alone, I started to get a bit excited as she felt really big. I got her to the boat, Chris dipped the Frabill under her, and she slid into the net. No way was this fish coming unpinned, as she had all three sets of trebles buried in her yap, the bait was engulfed sideways! Out with the Knipex, and 7 snips later, she was in my arms! My knees were shaking so I had to sit. We did get another 36 later in the afternoon. Only thing that would have made it a better day, was if I would have been in my new Tuffy! Edited by Shep 10/7/2006 8:41 PM Attachments ----------------  100706.jpg (48KB - 100 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 3242 Location: Racine, Wi | Sheeeeeeeeeep!!!! Way to go man. You've earned it. Now in another 40 years, get another.  Good job buddy! | ||
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Posts: 32904 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Here's a cropped shot that shows the size of the fish a bit better, WAY TO GO SHEP!! Attachments ---------------- 100706.jpg (24KB - 129 downloads) | ||
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Way to go Shep, congratulations on your personal best. You deserve a 50 now and then  | |||
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| CONGRATS Shep.... Couldn't have happened to a nicer person, enjoy. | |||
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