Whisker Warrior Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 So i got back from my muskie trip up near Alexandria to which we put in 17hrs of hard fishing to only get 7-8 follows some of which were in the 50's but none were takers...high pressure with no wind and hot weather = slow fishing ....so when i get home i decide to head down to the Minnesota river with Smeese. We got out around 9pm after finding two of the spots we wanted to fish taken by others. I decide to throw out cut bait and minutes later hook into a nice 5-6 channel and then a small flatty 10 minutes after that. The spot Smeese picked Smells GOOD! I throw out another cut sucker chunk and around 10 pm i get a nice screamer and hook into a definite PIG! After about a 7-8 minute fight from shore including the beast almost taking Smeese's arm off due to net in car. It took another run and the 2nd time in we got here landed took measurements twice and a few pics and sent her on her way.... 49.5x28! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry FlatCaster Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice..... The fish gods decided to show some mercy after the teases up in Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowblazah Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 wow...big fish...congrats Justin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloyd4ever Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 nice fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPocket Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice one WW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanderud Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice fish WW, and a good way to cap a slow weekend for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 very nice cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thats an awesome fish!! Long one!! Anyone else think that fish would go 60lb pre-spawn with a full belly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 It is nice to see the big ones are biting for someone, nice fish WW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowblazah Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 It is nice to see the big ones are biting for someone, nice fish WW! I hope you aren't complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I guess I kinda was ,I have had a good year over all, but if I was to calculate the hours fished by the fish caught, I would be shocked. But I will do it all again next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowblazah Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 i'm with you.. i'm in that same boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry FlatCaster Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thats an awesome fish!! Long one!! Anyone else think that fish would go 60lb pre-spawn with a full belly? Doubtful... The fish doesn't have the Mass in the head and shoulders. Its almost like one I caught a few a few years back. 48 inches long and only 39lbs Long and skinny, Not that thick Massive head you see on the some of the oinkers.Still a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppdacreek Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice fish Whisker!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisker Warrior Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks guys! She sure gave a good fight with two nice runs after getting her to shore...Is it safe to say she's in the 50lb. club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 If not, it is close enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 WOW real nice fish soooo what was better Whisker Warrior Muskey's or that flat?You really dont have to answer that I think we all know what the answer is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisker Warrior Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 FLATHEAD CATFISH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Right on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Nice catch WW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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