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 Decent Flathead
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04/15/12 04:47 AM
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maconator
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Any guesses at how much this fellow is? Sorry I don't have any measurements or anything to give...It took us about 45 minutes to an hour on 6 lb test to get in and could tell he was really stressed so tried to get him back in the water pretty quickly after a few snapshots. I did not catch him on my rod and reel, it was on my buddy's I just got into wade and get him out since I had waders.... I am about 5'9" and 190 if that helps. Thanks guys 
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7414369
04/15/12 05:34 AM
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chikenfrie
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I'd say 30 to 35. nice catch man, you catch tgat on a minnow?
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7414718
04/15/12 01:33 PM
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Bittercreek
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Good fish! bout 35lbs. Lucky to landed him on that weight of line.
Good Job.
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7414765
04/15/12 01:49 PM
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hookem horns(Keith)
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nice fish, well fed.........'bout 45 Lbs!
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415045
04/15/12 03:20 PM
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Blues
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I say 35 to 40, good flaty!
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415184
04/15/12 04:03 PM
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maconator
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yeah, it was on a minnow, on an octopus hook smaller than a dime on 6lb test...we were all surprised when it first came to the surface....thanks guys, man it was a great experience, I have witnessed my grandpa and cousin catching huge blues but I have never actually landed a fish this big, and I waded to do it, has to worth afew extra points lol
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415261
04/15/12 04:35 PM
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chikenfrie
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haha reminds me when i caught my big flat in my sig, it got hung up in some timber about 20 -30 yards out so i handed the pole to a buddy and started walkin out, stepped on him and he took off while still wrapped arond a stick, i rushed trying to break/ pull out this stick finaly do and all i hear on the bank is drag being ripped out and my buddie hootin and hollarin. haha memories.
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415288
04/15/12 04:45 PM
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maconator
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it definitely will be a great memory for me
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415448
04/15/12 05:35 PM
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banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
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Pumpkin Head
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Nice Fish.  Super job on six pound test line. 
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: chikenfrie]
#7415552
04/15/12 06:18 PM
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Battered_UP
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haha reminds me when i caught my big flat in my sig, it got hung up in some timber about 20 -30 yards out so i handed the pole to a buddy and started walkin out, stepped on him and he took off while still wrapped arond a stick, i rushed trying to break/ pull out this stick finaly do and all i hear on the bank is drag being ripped out and my buddie hootin and hollarin. haha memories. Was a pretty good catch for being as close to drunk as you were...needs to happen again soon
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415568
04/15/12 06:28 PM
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Catfish Lynn
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I'd say 40 to 50 pounds, from your heighth, the fishes length & several other factors, such as this one being meaty. Meaning it is proportional, not a big head tapering off real qwik.
Lynn
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415851
04/15/12 08:28 PM
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MADULQQK
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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look at the tail on that boy!!
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7415901
04/15/12 08:48 PM
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JimBo Hops
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Man that's impressive you were able to haul that guy in in 6lb test line! Nice job on a beautiful catch.
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7417259
04/16/12 03:58 AM
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maconator
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thanks guys, it was loads of fun and a great experience
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Re: Decent Flathead
[Re: maconator]
#7417802
04/16/12 12:56 PM
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Ranger Rick
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Now...who caught who???
Nice flatty...one of the best things about fishing is the suprises!
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