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Old 11-05-2013, 07:39 PM
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Went to one of my fall spots to catch some white bass and yellow stripe from the shore. Caught a few each and then this one hit. 16lb. Striper on 4lb test, ultralight reel, 6.5' light rod, 1/4 oz. kastmaster. It was at 5:30 PM, so it was dark, pic is not too good from my flip camera phone.
Fish was 32" long and was released. Looks like the fall run has started.
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Old 11-05-2013, 07:44 PM
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That is a beauty! Sure to be a blast on light line.
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Old 11-05-2013, 07:47 PM
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Awesome catch! Bet that took a few minutes to land
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Old 11-05-2013, 07:56 PM
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Thanks, this fish was a real challenge. Initial run it could have easily spooled me, even with the drag set near the line breaking point. I ended using my hand to slow down the spool, had maybe 2 wraps of line when I finally got the fish to stop and go sideways. I would estimate it took me 15 min. to land. Arm was even sore afterwards.
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Old 11-05-2013, 09:07 PM
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Awesome fish!!
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Old 11-05-2013, 09:53 PM
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Nice fish ..... got to love UL gear.



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Old 11-05-2013, 09:58 PM
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Wow. Which end of the lake?
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Old 11-06-2013, 08:05 AM
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Very nicely done. There is no feeling like watching helplessly as your spool becomes more and more visible. Gotta love the fight of the Morone family.


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Old 11-06-2013, 08:25 AM
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Crap man... a rockfish that big on 4lb test?! I bet that was a thrill!! I'm really hoping to get one this fall. I catch a lot of green and brown bass and I love it but I'd really like to figure out those silver and black striped ones!
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Old 11-06-2013, 08:32 AM
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Congrats on the healthy fish.
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Old 11-06-2013, 08:56 AM
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Way to go man! Thats a great looking fish!
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Old 11-06-2013, 09:37 AM
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I want one! Did you catch it in the river or lake? I think I am going fishing Saturday instead of deer hunting.
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Old 11-06-2013, 09:46 AM
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Nice fish! Esp on the UL
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Old 11-06-2013, 10:13 AM
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I'm thinking fishing will be really good next 2 weeks. Noticed a lot more fish now feeding in 1-4 feet water. The striper was caught in a mid-lake cove.
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Old 11-06-2013, 10:29 AM
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Thank you, I will be out Saturday morning. I guess I will fish the lake and see what I come up with. I will be fishing for bass but I will hit up some of my striper areas as well. Most of my spots for them are up around 4 corners.
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