Personal Best Flathead….with assist toooo……

  • ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    May 24, 2007 at 9:41 am #1220471

    …….everbody in the IDA Cat-forum and particularly to Fisher Dave who took a perfect stranger under his wing and not only taught him some of his tricks and strategies but also showed him some of if not all of his great shore fishing spots in the Metro Mpls area, thanks Dave!

    Also big props to Manny “blacksportsman” who called last night at 7:45 “I was just going to stay home and chill” and said he had a spot he really wanted to try so we did… thanks for the net job and great pics I owe you .

    I’m not much for story telling or reports so here are some Pics of my new Personal best Flathead.

    No arm extension on a fish this big you actually have to rest the fish on your body and arch your back to support it. Pictures are great but you really have to see a big fish like this in person to truly appreciate it.

    Brian I was trying to smile but I tweaked my back weighing her….I did scream in jubilation for 15 minutes after the release if that helps any.

    Hurry Manny it’s getting real heavy…



    Minus my net weight of 3 pounds 7 oz’s she tipped the scale at #41-15 oz’s….will say 42 if thats OK.

    It measured 42 1/2 L X 28″ G, not real long but supper chunky from head to toe.

    And the best picture of all…soon to be on someone else’s line… could be you!

    Thanks IDA! I love you guys….

    I just remebered my net weight was dry weight I’ll have re weigh it wet, might have to knock her down to 41 and change.

    mnfishhunt
    Brooklyn Park, MN
    Posts: 521
    May 24, 2007 at 10:05 am #574432

    great job, and congratulation

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25025
    May 24, 2007 at 11:39 am #574446

    That’s what I like to see Pier! Nice fish and congrats!

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11702
    May 24, 2007 at 11:46 am #574449

    Congrats, you SOB And thanks for the test message

    mr-special
    MPLS
    Posts: 696
    May 24, 2007 at 11:54 am #574455

    CONGRATS BRO!!!
    Calls like that at 11ish PM, are priceless.
    Now we gotta go out this weekend and try to get one bigger.
    Again CONGRATS

    blacksportsman
    Fridley, MN
    Posts: 156
    May 24, 2007 at 12:03 pm #574458

    AWESOME FISH, GARY!!

    I told ya I had a feeling, didn’t I??

    I was more than happy to assist you with your new personal best flattie and be a part of the whole experience. That fish was a thick piggy and neither of us realized how big it truly was until it hit the net.

    And the screaming in jubilation?? I checked my clock…it lasted a wee bit longer than 15 minutes

    Congrats once again…we’ll do it again real soon and I’ll definitely take you up on that beer(s)

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    May 24, 2007 at 12:11 pm #574464

    Quote:

    I told ya I had a feeling, didn’t I??

    You sure did…

    Moores Bait
    Posts: 328
    May 24, 2007 at 12:35 pm #574469

    Nice fish Gary, congrats on breaking the 40 lbs.

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    May 24, 2007 at 12:41 pm #574473

    Sweet fish, Congrats

    sauger
    Hastings ,MN
    Posts: 2442
    May 24, 2007 at 12:43 pm #574475

    Beautiful fish!! Congrats

    steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    May 24, 2007 at 2:15 pm #574537

    WOW!!
    That is a beautiful fish. Congrats.

    aquajoe
    Minnetonka, MN.
    Posts: 493
    May 24, 2007 at 2:27 pm #574540

    Nice Pier!!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59940
    May 24, 2007 at 2:30 pm #574543

    Congrats Gary!

    There is NOTHING like seeing a 40+ pounder coming into the net!

    Next time TRY to hold it out towards the camera!

    I’m happy for ya man!

    wastewaterguru
    Posts: 87
    May 24, 2007 at 2:38 pm #574150

    Very nice. Where was that one last Saturday night??? And more importantly……where was the phone call to me last night.

    Great fish. It’s my turn next time.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25025
    May 24, 2007 at 3:01 pm #574561

    Quote:

    It’s my turn next time.


    Hold on there Mr!

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    May 24, 2007 at 3:03 pm #574564

    Great fish Gary! You deserved a good fish, you have put your work in, I am sure there are many more to come!

    Congrats!

    Its definately time to get out and go fishing, the flats have turned on.

    t-ellis
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts: 1316
    May 24, 2007 at 3:11 pm #574568

    Awesome fish!! Thanks for releasing to be caught another day!

    t-ellis
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts: 1316
    May 24, 2007 at 3:41 pm #574572

    Was this nice Flathead off pool 2? It sounds like they are picking up. Any other details would be appreciated.

    sauger
    Hastings ,MN
    Posts: 2442
    May 24, 2007 at 3:50 pm #574577

    Ya, what did ya get her on?

    emover
    Malcom, IA
    Posts: 1939
    May 24, 2007 at 4:22 pm #574587

    Nice kitty Gary
    Thanks for the pics

    dave

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13182
    May 24, 2007 at 6:08 pm #574625

    Nice fish. Glad to see someone got out after the storms. I may need to get back into catfishing. Its been to long since hooking into one of them.

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    May 24, 2007 at 8:09 pm #574691

    Sweet Lord!! What a hog! Wish I was there… We got skunked at the red dot, fished from 7 to 9pm. What time was that one caught?

    larry_haugh
    MN
    Posts: 1767
    May 24, 2007 at 8:29 pm #574697

    Hey Pier,
    LOL, Must have been my smack talkin…. Looks like it kicked it gear for ya.
    Hell of a nice fish Mate!!!!
    You definitely earned a tip of the hat….. Lots of hard work and time in finally………. pays some big dividends.

    Its funny how a big one can tweak the back when you least expect it…. also funny how you don’t notice till the adrenalin wears off especially the next day, and your left with the morning after glow….

    I do have to comment… Whats up with Manny this year… He’s got the MOJO working OT for being present when the hogs are lurking.

    Nice work guys.
    thanks for sharing the story and pics.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25025
    May 24, 2007 at 8:41 pm #574708

    I was going to say the same thing about Manny. He’s either present or catching them. Manny, when we going fishing?

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    May 24, 2007 at 9:57 pm #574744

    I dont know.. the fish quit biting when Manny got to the spot on the 22nd.. I stood around and fished with him until after midnight with nothing to show after 5 were caught before he was there.. hmmm

    Mojo eh? Dont now about that, but its always good having Manny around

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59940
    May 25, 2007 at 5:47 am #574846

    Manny just need a good cat slap in the face to straighten him out.

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