7-17-09 (pics)

Fishnngolfn · 06-18-09, 09:21 AM

I had a chance to head out to the local pond while the wife took the kids to church. I caught 3 bass. Two seem to be smaller than the 3/0 hook. The third was about 1.25 lbs. I also caught a chain pickerel. This one was a lot larger than the last one I caught last year and had some pretty big teeth. I set the hook so hard on this poor guy that he had a 3 inch gash in his head were the hook was. He was 20 inches, about 2 lbs, and very angry. He was covered with weeds when I landed him, but with one shake, he was clean and I was wearing the weeds. Luckily I had my pliers with me so I could get my hook out without slicing up my hands.

BigBassin144 · 06-18-09, 09:37 AM

lol, how are you guys gettin you're pictures back from July already! Dang. lol,

(check dates, lol)

nice little guy. if you think they've got some teeth, try a 42" musky, or even a 50"+ (which I've yet to catch). that little guy's just bait, lol. still a nice looking fish.

BB

Bassboss · 06-18-09, 10:32 AM

hahaha! Nice little guy, I've never caught a pic before, but I'd really like to!

Fishnngolfn · 06-18-09, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

hahaha! Nice little guy, I've never caught a pic before, but I'd really like to!

They hit hard and fast. If you are not quick to set the hook, you'll miss them. Notice the red line in his upper jaw? That is that 3 inch gash I mentioned earlier. I was actually fishing for bass and had a big topwater hit. I set the hook too early for bass and ended up setting it perfectly for the chain pickerel. Luckily they don't get too big in the local ponds.

Jim80 · 06-18-09, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishnngolfn

They hit hard and fast. If you are not quick to set the hook, you'll miss them. Notice the red line in his upper jaw? That is that 3 inch gash I mentioned earlier. I was actually fishing for bass and had a big topwater hit. I set the hook too early for bass and ended up setting it perfectly for the chain pickerel. Luckily they don't get too big in the local ponds.

No kidding man a 2 pound pickerel fights like a 4 pound bass and thats just the start of it once they are outta the water the flop like mad and are slimy as all heck .

Jim

Fishnngolfn · 06-18-09, 10:23 PM

Since it splattered me with water and weeds, I was not the slightest bit sorry that the hook gashed him. Plus he absolutely destroyed my last plastic lizard so I had to call it a night.

MrPhotographer06 · 06-18-09, 10:55 PM

jackfish are a pretty awesome fight.

if you know how to cut them, then there good eatin

06-18-09, 09:21 AM	#1
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	7-17-09 (pics) I had a chance to head out to the local pond while the wife took the kids to church. I caught 3 bass. Two seem to be smaller than the 3/0 hook. The third was about 1.25 lbs. I also caught a chain pickerel. This one was a lot larger than the last one I caught last year and had some pretty big teeth. I set the hook so hard on this poor guy that he had a 3 inch gash in his head were the hook was. He was 20 inches, about 2 lbs, and very angry. He was covered with weeds when I landed him, but with one shake, he was clean and I was wearing the weeds. Luckily I had my pliers with me so I could get my hook out without slicing up my hands.

06-18-09, 09:37 AM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	lol, how are you guys gettin you're pictures back from July already! Dang. lol, (check dates, lol) nice little guy. if you think they've got some teeth, try a 42" musky, or even a 50"+ (which I've yet to catch). that little guy's just bait, lol. still a nice looking fish. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-18-09, 10:32 AM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	hahaha! Nice little guy, I've never caught a pic before, but I'd really like to! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-18-09, 10:55 PM	#7
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	jackfish are a pretty awesome fight. if you know how to cut them, then there good eatin __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

06-18-09, 10:23 PM	#6
Fishnngolfn BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,523	Since it splattered me with water and weeds, I was not the slightest bit sorry that the hook gashed him. Plus he absolutely destroyed my last plastic lizard so I had to call it a night.

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