Would you believe that it was one inch to big, and I had to release it (can only keep between 12" and 27", for spawning and growth purposes). The picture is of a red fish, and it was 28 inches and weighed about 10 pounds. It put up quite the fight, and I had to move it left, then right, to keep it out of the oyster beds and breaking the line. I had my fish face on (jaws clinched), and it took about 5 minutes to reel in.
Friend Kimberley caught two trout (filleted and BBQ'd that night, yum), and friend Steve caught an eight incher that had to be released.
Been a while since I have been fishing for the bigger ones, it was fun.
Wow! Good job! Pretty fish!
ReplyDeleteThat's a big fish! Biggest fish I have ever caught would have been a candidate for a sardine can.
ReplyDeleteNow you and the fish both have great stories to tell!
ReplyDeleteThat is a big fish!! Good thing you have the photo otherwise it could have been a tale of 'the one who got away' variety.
ReplyDeleteI know that fish was breathing an underwater sigh of relief! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is some fish ~ wish it had been on the end of my bait ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteWow, Ken that was a huge fish! I'm not surprised you had a fight on your hands. Glad you all were able to keep some of your catch and enjoy it for dinner.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time fishing. Love the photo.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Rose
GREAT fish story.
ReplyDeleteI miss fishing
ReplyDeleteThat's one big fish. Well done.
ReplyDeleteNice fish Ken!!!! It's always fun when they put up a good fight. Glad to hear he was released to fight another day :)
ReplyDeleteThat would've broken my heart to have to throw him back!
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