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2/4/19
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02/07/19 10:59 PM
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CurlyTailFishing
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After many blanked sessions here, I began getting frustrated. Many wasted days, wasted trips, wasted bait, and no fish to show for all of the effort. Seriously almost a year had passed with well more than 6-8 sessions were spent blanking at this pond! I knew the potential of the pond, I knew of the notorious fish that inhabit this small body of water, and am well aware of their finicky nature. Finally this Monday, with the weather on our side, we planned a session, and the pond produced a fish. With a large gallon can of hominy, corn, and Mainline Baits Stick Mix Liquid we baited heavily mid afternoon (4:00PM) and we waited. As the first hour passed without any action, we rebaited and waited. The fish started swimming through closer to sunset and started playing with the rods persistently around the pile of bait. Take after take until finally, a screaming run. - Korda Kamakura Hooks size 6
- Mainline Baits Dedicated Base Mix Mini Popups 12mm/150ml
- Mainline Baits Stick Mix Liquids - 500ml Hybrid
- Ambush Plastic Corn Pink
Here it is in all of it's glory. Well worth the wait! Caught and realeased to fight another day
Give a man a fish he can eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for the entire weekend!
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Re: 2/4/19
[Re: CurlyTailFishing]
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02/08/19 08:37 AM
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TXMulti-Species
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Awesome! Glad you finally got some after such a long time. Great fish and great write up Andrew!
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Re: 2/4/19
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02/08/19 04:12 PM
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JJ4MEL
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That should be considered for a cover photo!! Great job!
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Re: 2/4/19
[Re: JJ4MEL]
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02/08/19 07:53 PM
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steveiam
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That should be considered for a cover photo!! Great job! I agree!
What has happed to you does not define who you are-
HOW you react to what happens to you DOES!
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Re: 2/4/19
[Re: CurlyTailFishing]
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02/09/19 06:39 AM
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ToasterWEyes
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I'd have to say that the real catch is holding the fish! Congrats
It's only a good cast if you catch a fish... Personal Best: 11.62 lbs
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Re: 2/4/19
[Re: CurlyTailFishing]
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02/11/19 12:11 AM
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Freshwater Phil
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I need me one of those. The fish of course.
PB common = 41 lbs PB mirror = 22.5 lbs PB buff = 26 lbs
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Re: 2/4/19
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02/11/19 03:09 AM
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Tommar
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Nice buff, Andrew. Glad your patience and persistence paid off.
Dam, Phil! Thats a monster!
Do I remember correctly you saying something about ice out where you live? Just how far north are ya?
US Army and TXARNG 1984-2014 Gulf War 90-91 Iraq 2004-05 A'stan 2009 VFW Post Commander 2013-15
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Re: 2/4/19
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02/11/19 05:10 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Pumpkin Head
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Awesome post and awesome fish. Good job.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: 2/4/19
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02/11/19 08:52 PM
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SOCALCARPER
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great fish well worth the wait anyday
SOCALCARPER World Carp Masters France 17th Place ATC 2016 1ST PLACE ATC 2015 1ST PLACE ATC 2014 3RD PLACE PB. Buffalo 44# PB. Carp 34# and some OZ PB. KOI. 8# PB. Grasser 44# PB. Bass 13.8# With experience and patience you can accomplish anything. CT
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