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Originally Posted by numbskull
I throw a cast cross wind and skitter the pencil past a rock pile between the jetties where in 40 years I have never raised a fish and usually ignore. KABOOM!!! One of the largest striped bass I have ever seen jumped that plug and rolled all over it. Got a great look at it. More likely 50 than 40 lbs. I missed it, then missed a 30lb fish following it, and then hooked a 3lb fish in the aftermath, which was retrieved and unhooked faster than any 3 lb fish in history......all to no avail. Chance blown.
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Great story, George, and sorry to hear you missed the fish. That would have been a real great way to finish up the season and perhaps add another plug you don't need to your arsenal....
...next time take the effing hook bonnets off!!!!