Your Dream fish - Page 2

CamG · 06-09-10, 09:33 AM

I've been lucky to spend a lot of time chasing different species. They all are fun. In 1994 while in high school, I caught a Walleye that measured 27", and weighed just under 9 lbs. Up here, Walleye rule. While they are good to eat, they are not much on the fighting end. That big one took me all of 1 minute to land, and I actually thought I'd successfully stagged a waterlogged stick. I went to Wyoming in 1996 and landed two Rainbows over 26"...fun, but not outstanding. It was a challenge getting them buggers to eat a lure. In 2001, after I graduated college, I took a trip up north of here. On that two day trip with my buddies, I caught 3 Wipers (Hybrids) all over 10 lbs. (biggest one was 14lb.) They were a lot of fun! Fight super hard, and all were bonus topwater catches. On that trip, I also caught a 41", 20 lb. Northern. He was fun as well. I have that picture somehow still.

In 2003, I went and fished Lake Michigan with friend of mine for King Salmon. Great eating fish for sure, but I didn't really enjoy the big water trolling thing.

To sum it up for me: I don't really have any desire to catch or go on a saltwater outing. Just never really have. I have friends that go annually, and have a blast. They'd like me to go, and maybe I will someday. The two fish I'd like to catch before I die still are a 10+ Largemouth, and a 6+ Smallie. I've been close a couple times to getting both of them, but fell a few ounces shy.

Jim80 · 06-09-10, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

This year I plan to fish for black fin tuna on the fly in CT.

Next year I go to CANADA for pike on the fly on a fly in trip.

The bucket list is getting smaller the nice thing is "I can always add trips"

Capt Mike

Mike let me know when you'll be in CT . I would love to do the amazon trips but would also like to do the fresh water sting ray in the mekong

Jim

bcklash · 06-09-10, 07:08 PM

I have caught my dream fish.

Really a 10lb lm or a 8lb sm is my dream or be with Adam when he catches one or the other.

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bamabassman · 06-09-10, 09:37 PM

LASH....YOU KNOW THAT IS MY ALL TIME BIG FISH!!! quit trying to take my trophy. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

BassFeverJohn · 06-14-10, 09:16 AM

Awesome dreams guys!

My dream right now is to just catch any fish at all. I had a hard time leaving the lake this morning. I wasn't catching spit, but I just wanted to keep casting with my new bait casting rig.

Cavs1123 · 06-14-10, 01:55 PM

Peacock bass fo sho!

Abbeysdad · 06-14-10, 03:27 PM

My dream fish isn't so much a species, but a size - I'd like to catch a biggun. Unkike the one the three guys are holding, one that's BIG, but still fits in the boat. A good sized scrappy fish that has just enough fight in him to be a challenge.
I remember in my youth hooking some river carp that were like trying to reel in a tank for the fight the put up, while the trout in that steam practically swam into the net.
Anyway, I'm hoping to hook and land a big one that doesn't get away, but I will most likely release.

06-09-10, 07:08 PM	#28
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I have caught my dream fish. Really a 10lb lm or a 8lb sm is my dream or be with Adam when he catches one or the other. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

06-09-10, 09:37 PM	#29
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	LASH....YOU KNOW THAT IS MY ALL TIME BIG FISH!!! quit trying to take my trophy. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-14-10, 09:16 AM	#30
BassFeverJohn BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middleburg, Flawda Posts: 548	Awesome dreams guys! My dream right now is to just catch any fish at all. I had a hard time leaving the lake this morning. I wasn't catching spit, but I just wanted to keep casting with my new bait casting rig. __________________ Ish?

06-14-10, 01:55 PM	#31
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Peacock bass fo sho! __________________ Tom

06-14-10, 03:27 PM	#32
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	My dream fish isn't so much a species, but a size - I'd like to catch a biggun. Unkike the one the three guys are holding, one that's BIG, but still fits in the boat. A good sized scrappy fish that has just enough fight in him to be a challenge. I remember in my youth hooking some river carp that were like trying to reel in a tank for the fight the put up, while the trout in that steam practically swam into the net. Anyway, I'm hoping to hook and land a big one that doesn't get away, but I will most likely release. __________________ Fish now, work later

06-09-10, 09:33 AM	#26
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	I've been lucky to spend a lot of time chasing different species. They all are fun. In 1994 while in high school, I caught a Walleye that measured 27", and weighed just under 9 lbs. Up here, Walleye rule. While they are good to eat, they are not much on the fighting end. That big one took me all of 1 minute to land, and I actually thought I'd successfully stagged a waterlogged stick. I went to Wyoming in 1996 and landed two Rainbows over 26"...fun, but not outstanding. It was a challenge getting them buggers to eat a lure. In 2001, after I graduated college, I took a trip up north of here. On that two day trip with my buddies, I caught 3 Wipers (Hybrids) all over 10 lbs. (biggest one was 14lb.) They were a lot of fun! Fight super hard, and all were bonus topwater catches. On that trip, I also caught a 41", 20 lb. Northern. He was fun as well. I have that picture somehow still. In 2003, I went and fished Lake Michigan with friend of mine for King Salmon. Great eating fish for sure, but I didn't really enjoy the big water trolling thing. To sum it up for me: I don't really have any desire to catch or go on a saltwater outing. Just never really have. I have friends that go annually, and have a blast. They'd like me to go, and maybe I will someday. The two fish I'd like to catch before I die still are a 10+ Largemouth, and a 6+ Smallie. I've been close a couple times to getting both of them, but fell a few ounces shy.

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