Got started at 7 AM and my Rage Toad started doin work on the first cast. I missed my first 2 strikes which is nothing new for me. I always have to remind myself to let the fish take it before setting the hook. Followed up my 2 misses with 8 straight hook ups. I was buzzing it along side the muck that was near the bank and they were loving it. All 8 fish were about the same size. Very healthy and had suprizingly plump bellies. Most fish out of small lakes/ponds around here are long and lean. Not these girls. Nothing more than 3 lbs but fun none the less.
It started getting hot and i started losing patience so i decided to leave. I was casting while walking back to my bag i had left about 100 yards back and all of the sudden my Toad dissapeared. Without even making a splash the fish inhaled my Toad and took off!! I was standing in front of some major slop with weeds, moss and grass so I tried doing my best getting her through it safely. I had her right at the edge of the water and I pulled her on shore with my rod and as soon as she hit the grass my line snapped and she flopped back in the water. I know everyone talks about losing a monster whether its true or not, who knows? Truthfully this fish would have been my PB and I am comfortable saying she was no less than 8 lbs. I was using Yo Zuri in 12# which has not given me 1 single problem in 4 years. I am not blaming the line, I did run it through some nasty stuff. I just stood there for about a minute staring at the water trying to decide to throw my rod in the lake or cry like a baby lol. I guess the good thing is i know she is still in there and i will be back for her soon!!
All 8 were right about this size. Not huge but it was definitely a good morning.
