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 New PB last night (7/10)
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07/11/14 11:27 PM
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olenarey87
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Went to a local lake yesterday looking for some eaters, but as always I put out my "Shamu" pole just for fun. After about 3 and a half hours of no action my buddy and I started chatting and not paying attention to the poles. All of a sudden he yells "Olen, your shamu pole, your shamu pole!" I turn around and my rod was doubled over and my rod holder was leaning towards the water. I ran over to the rod and held on. The fish wasn't peeling drag that much, but it was the first time any drag was pulled on one of my 6500 C3's. Was a short fight, but when I got him in I was surprised at how big he was. I'm guessing 40 ish pounds. Personal best flathead as well as fish in general.
I don't know how to post pics it would be happy to send a couple via email or text if anyone wants to help me out.
Thanks,
Olen
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:18 AM
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Just curious as to whats a Shamu pole !!!
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:23 AM
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:32 AM
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Lol. My "shamu" pole is just an Ugly Stik Tiger with 65lb braid and 40lb mono leader. I think the only reason my buddy started calling it that is because I put an 11/0 TC circle hook on it and tend to put very large baits on it. Just a nickname. Lol
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Olen
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:34 AM
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:41 AM
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Nice Fish bud. Congrats on the PB. 
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:50 AM
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For reference I am 6ft and 220. Any estimates on weight? I probably over estimated with my adrenaline rushing.
Thanks for the congrats!
Thanks,
Olen
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:53 AM
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"FISH ON"
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:53 AM
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[quote=MiltonNieto]Maybe 32 nice fish though
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 12:55 AM
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Works for me. Lol. I was excited and my scale battery was dead. Went and got some new ones today.
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Olen
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 01:13 AM
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Alright, just did a quick measurement. From my shoulders to my knees (pretty close to the length of the fish judging by the picture) is about 39 inches. Don't know if this changes anything or not, plus he was a pretty healthy fish.
Thanks,
Olen
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 02:05 AM
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Nice flat and congrats on the new PB  .
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 02:25 AM
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That's a great fish, congrats man
Mike
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 03:10 AM
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Thanks for the congratulations fellas! Now I'm ready to catch a 50+ pounder! Haha
Thanks,
Olen
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Re: New PB last night (7/10)
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07/12/14 03:13 AM
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Nice flat and congrats on the new PB . Plus #1.
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