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    Light day at work got me home about 1:30 so with the sun out and cooler temps I jumped at the chance to go play. The wind was up some and it had a cold bite to it in the shade. I used a one inch glow curl tail most of the day and they LIKED IT! The fifth cast got taken hard and drag sung and thankfully I had some open water nearby. Palming the spool got me the only control I could muster as he made several strong runs.
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    After pics he got to go home and the spot lock kept me from fighting the wind non stop. In the next 20 minutes I got hit hard twice, and connected on both occasions for a short time before they said goodbye. I got to see them both, and they were this fishes bigger cousins. Both were 5 to 6 lb class with mouths like a softball. The second one left at about 5’ from the boat. Their runs were impossible to control. My little #8 hook just didn’t get a solid purchase either time. I have to say that if I usually get a LMB it’s 10 to 12” or so. This made todays a larger hoot for me even if I never held them.

    All through the trip I was catching small gill varieties but never got a redbreast today. I did get two 8”+ Warmouth though, and I love their fight.
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    A little further on down the bank I found a few gills. Some were little but a few made the cut and could have become dinner, but everyone got a pass today.
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    And being as this is a crappie website, and even though none were of the large varieties, I did get one to make honorable mention. He thought he was big.
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    He even fanned out his fins nice and pretty like. A way better afternoon than being at work. Hope y’all get out soon and stay warm until you do. Til next go around……Skeet
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    I see you had a fun day with a variety too.
    Nice UL bass ! That’ll straighten the kinks out of your line .
    Nice gill and warmouth too .
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    Way better than being at work. Sounds like a fun trip and some good line stretching fun. Thanks for sharing
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    Looks ands sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon !
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    I would trade work for fishing most days. Nice catches
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    Nice.


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    Thanks for the ride along, skeet. Some nice looking fish. The unplanned trips can be the best!
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    love me some ketchn of fish , nice with or without a plan ....
    sum kawl me tha outlaw ketchn whales
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    Bet that was a fun fight on that little light outfit. Glad you got some time off.
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    Always nice to get out and wet a line. Glad you were able to. Some real nice ones there for sure, and thank you for the ride along too.
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