Jerry,

Next time maybe you can help Ketchn figure out how to find some bigger fish? He was the only one without a 2lb crappie, you had one, I had two and Russell had three. But that was Saturday and Ketchn didn't hit the boat until Sunday. I was wondering why we didn't just put that big ugly green fish back in the water right away. You tournament guys are funny about that. I'll bring out a couple of scale weights and calibrate yours so you can be within a gram or two of the certified bench scales next time you feel the need to weigh a fish.

interesting memory PNSP on the crappie fish sizes for sure
but one needs to remember what makes one happy I spose
I didn't see a fish in the bunch that beat this one and I think mister spidey himself ketched it
but it is what it is .....I spose
KABOOM

and when I got in trouble for sliming the seat while I put the other big crappie of the day beside mine I couldn't see a notable difference ...
but old age does play tricks on ones mind ya know
KABOOM

please don't get ketched up ....in the mine is bigger than yours gig
that starts to remind me of them ole boys that do that race around the lake thing
and hurry up its almost time .....
that for sure isn't what I am about brother

Guess I'm gonna hafta just prove it then...

Besides you were the one measuring one fish against the other. And I believe you were the one needing to get the scale to check and see. You are the one with a magic camera adding dimension to the "size" of the fish. You are the one with the yella rose fish in your signature. And you are the one with the "whales" moniker. You carry a fistful of rods with you and have so many types of jigs that you can't find the one you are looking for. I fish with one rod and have three different jig bodies that I use. You used to get upset with me for throwing 11" fish back in the water. You haven't out fished me yet. I can't teach you any more about fishing when you are so wrapped up in "Ketchn" that you wouldn't even try to use the little fishing pole.

Keep to your long rods that need a sleeve to protect them and special jigs that guarantee more fish. Good luck Ketchn! Maybe I'll see you on the water one day. Or in a commercial for fishing tackle or on an episode of Duck Dynasty.

You weighed one fish and make a statement about fish you didn't catch or weigh? You my friend have become much like your detractors. Caught up in the pettiness of it all. They are LITTLE fish and a big one might weigh three pounds.

I can have a replica fish made to hang on my wall too. But I'll just catch em an leave the trophies to folks like you Ketchn.

here in lies the truth .....someone else said they wasnt near 2 pounds ....and to go get the scale
not me brother
I think your memory is fading a bit there my bud
as far as equipment goes ....MO IZ BETTER
besides if I get a ride to east texas I am lucky to git to go ketchn one day
I aint the one that got to go on 4 trips on that water
I been on that lake 2 times total my brother .....so playimg with a spiderman pole wasn't my gig
and the lil black rod cost me a zillion fish early in the day
things sure changed when the 8 foot bonehead came out didn't they
about a dozen plus on every drop under the bridge and then everyone wants to go find some fish ?
yeah ok lets go try to find fish
aint it funny how some remember things all different than others
hahaha
and KABOOM
and in the end I do think when I laid mine besides Russels biggest crappie fish I had it by a bit
all the crying about the fish slime kept me from looking really close ....
so BIG CRAPPIE OF THAT TRIP WAS KETCHED BY lil ole who again ?
and the numbers of crappie I do imagine if someone kept count on them past "some" of yawl up in the long stretch
so race away lil rabbits and watch the turtle win the race is what I got to say
ps if yella bass and bream don't count ...then big ole green trash fish don't count neither
and besides I got big bluegill a the day as well

I aint just an aggravator or agitator ...I am also the ketchnator

Never got the wedding invitation. They must have eloped.

" How bout them Rangers ! "

now onto the serious business .....that was super nice gesture brother
I know donating that ice chest to mister you know who TFF buddy .....
made for a super sink full of fillets my friend ,,,,
to help fish fry up his family reunion is really kewl stuff
I got a picture of a bunch of gallon bags full
and a thank you all for the generosity as well
that added part made the trip very special for sure as well

Ketchn,

I whipped you with a Spider-Man pole. Standing right next to you yanking fish out of the water. I let you back in the game because I didn't want to make you feel bad. Remember, after proving my point that I was laying down on the bench seat using your jig bag for a pillow. If I'd have stayed right next to you and kept fishing the sweet spots you'd have been thoroughly humiliated.

Your memory must be fading...

You weighed a fish (that you picked) and had been on ice overnight later washed down and thrown on the hot concrete for a while then put back on ice. It was still within an ounce of pounds. I didn't need to weigh it to tell you that it was two pounds. I also didn't compare my fish to yours. That's your program. Those fish were filleted so I'll just have to take the next ones to a certified scale for you and send you proof. But you still won't believe that I whipped you with a kiddie fishing pole. You get you a longer pro boner rod and keep trying there bud.

silly me thunk you laid down for a nap kuz all you was ketchn was brush after a small fish fest under the bridge first thing and tying on jigs
while I was ketchn fish when we hit the open water brush
....
as far as you handing it to me ...
I think you already mentioned my come back in the first post
but in the end I am flattered for sure

keep on trying though ....
one can only git better competing against ones that ARE better ....hehehe
practice makes perfect they say ...
KABOOM

If the fish you catch were only half as big as your ego has become some of that might be true...

You're gonna need a bigger jig bag and more rods if you think you can beat me. Might look into a bigger hat while you are at it. Ketchn Challenge III? Myth meets reality if you ain't scared!

Look at it as another opportunity for you to practice getting better. This time I won't tell you about the bigger fish sitting by the brush and waiting for you to finally catch one before I start fishing again.