Caught my first large tonight 22 lbs.

When I got to the water, blues were everywhere. They shreaded a Tsunami so I tossed on a Pt Judith Joe sand-eel tin and hit a few more blues. Then got a nice bass, it was close to 28". (I don't carry a tape measure with me because I figure I'll know when I have a large fish.)

After the sun went down I changed spots and threw on a black sluggo. Every few casts I was on a nice fish. And then I had a big strike... my drag and rod started making noises that I've never heard before, I started talking to myself and hopping rocks trying to get a better place to land the fish. I knew this was a good fish. I got her in and she was the biggest fish I've landed from shore. I've put in a lot time this spring, she made it all worth-while.

Congrats Bro :kewl:

Congrats

That is awesome...You should be really proud of yourself that all the time you put in has paid off. Great job. :kewl:

Way to go.

The Pt.Jude lures have been producing well for me too.Can't say enough good things about'em.

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nice work!!

Good for you!! There is nothing like screaming reel to get your blood flowing!!

A couple of pics

:claps: Congrats and may there be more to follow! I need to get my butt out and put in some time myself.

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Congrats Drew!!!! Time put in does pay off ;) I bet the little lady was very happy for you. :kewl:

Way to go, Drew :kewl:

Hey...wait a minute...Jenn cut your head off in the picture :hihi:

Ya gotta show the ear to ear grin, too, you know -

Nope, there's the grin in the second shot - many more to you! :cheers:

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Drew..
congrats...
'bout time! :D

Thanks guys. I’m still grinning from the catch. Jennifer was excited too... although she started crying when the fish gasped for air. BTW - Whats the best way to “off” the fish. :rocketem:

Thanks guys. I’m still grinning from the catch. Jennifer was excited too... although she started crying when the fish gasped for air. BTW - Whats the best way to “off” the fish. :rocketem:


Old Age :hee:

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BTW - Whats the best way to “off” the fish. :rocketem:

if you are near a tidal pool, take your knife and slit the gills. Then slide the fish in the pool. The fish will pump out blood and pump in seawater- after a few minutes you can pull it out of the pool and move it to high ground... it should be dead by them. When you go to fillet it, it will be clean as a whistle... no bloody fillets.