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Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
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06/11/20 03:41 PM
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Catyakker
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A recent post mentioned not seeing many Rio Pictures lately, so Banker (Chuck) and I decided to check it out, to see if they have started biting yet. Well, let me tell you what a real fishing buddy does to help me get out of my record slump for 2020. Off we go through the thick brush where it was obvious no one has traveled since we ventured forth last year. Chuck armed with a machete cleared out a space where only one of us could fish at a time. While he set back smoking his cigar, he passed the honour to me. After a couple of dozen casts with a dink Green Sunfish or Rio on every cast, he advised me to try and plop my bait across the creek, under a low hanging tree. With reservations, I managed to get it in the right place without hanging up. My personal best Rio bit my bait of champions and WOW. 10.25 inches with a certified weight of 1.01 lb. water body, and catch and release pending record. Fishing with someone like Chuck, just don't get any better than that. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/06/full-66725-55166-rio_record_6_10_2000_002.jpg)
Retired AF Security Police Chief TPWD ELITE ANGLER
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13591432
06/11/20 06:06 PM
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Osbornfishing
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Wow. That is a beautiful fish. Congratulations on the record. 
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13591520
06/11/20 07:24 PM
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psalty
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Congrats my friend and may I say to the sensei another one for the (your) books.
(Psalm 46:1) GOD bless our troops EN3 (SS)(SD) SS-581 - The Last Diesel Sub 1959-1990 DBF
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13591556
06/11/20 07:59 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Nothing beats smoking a good cigar in a nice shaded area of a creek out in the middle of "No Man's Land", while watching your good buddy reel in a Record Rio!  HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on yet another record fish! Congratulations on the Records and your new PB Rio! 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) 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: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592004
06/12/20 01:41 AM
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Vogey
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Nice fish Cat & congrats on the new record...
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592108
06/12/20 03:26 AM
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gar1970
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Awesome rio Rick! I think your smile is bigger than the rio  congrats on your new record 
When you catch a fish you feel the door to happiness open
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592327
06/12/20 01:27 PM
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Laker One
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Congratulations Catyakker on both the C&R and Weight Records. Nice Rio!  Side Note: Also congratulations on the PB.  (Will you or Banker please PM me the GPS reading of your spot!) 
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592510
06/12/20 03:49 PM
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JohnF67
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Congrats on the record. That's a beautiful fish, looks like it came from an Aquarium of National Geographic Special.
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592555
06/12/20 04:49 PM
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J-Moe
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AWESOME!!!!  I caught a big Rio under the same tree 
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592805
06/12/20 09:23 PM
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Catyakker
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Thanks a bunch fellas. Sure appreciate the accolades, even though I know who really deserves the credit. 
Retired AF Security Police Chief TPWD ELITE ANGLER
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13592890
06/12/20 11:32 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks a bunch fellas. Sure appreciate the accolades, even though I know who really deserves the credit.  I had to repay you some way for the many of records you have given me through the information and scouting trips you did and telling me right where those record fish could be found!  Side Note: That's what fishing is about. Angler helping another angler!  Now if only I could get back my Redear Record that you took away from me last year! 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) 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: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13593450
06/13/20 04:27 PM
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doctorxring
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Congrats on that awesome Rio Caty !! That is one determined guide you have there. “Jungle Chuck” with his machete will get you on fish ! 
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13593471
06/13/20 04:50 PM
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SK.
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Wow..... Nice fish.... Congrats on your new record..... That "Bait of Champions" proves its worth yet again.....
Jigging; it's faster than chasing a minner in a bucket! REGARDLESS OF HOW MANLY YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING A PFD CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE..... Check Out SK's CRAPPIE Catching Adventures on YouTube.... https://www.youtube.com/user/fishingorhunting
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13596491
06/16/20 12:12 PM
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Gitter Done
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You Sir are having one great year. Congratulations on both your records and your PB Rio!
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Re: Rio Grande Record 10 Jun 2020
[Re: Catyakker]
#13597232
06/16/20 09:12 PM
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Catyakker
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Thanks a bunch Doctorxring, SK, and Gitter Done. Yep, having an outstanding guide willing to go through what Chuck does, is priceless. 
Retired AF Security Police Chief TPWD ELITE ANGLER
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