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I sure wish people would stop judging others who choose to keep a few fish to eat!! It's legal and taking a few each year does nothing to hurt the fish population!

That looks nice!

Excellent video!

On the rivers that I fish I like 3" Twister Tails on a 1/16 or 1/8 oz. jig as a go to bait. Mepps and Panther Martin spinners are an excellent choice too. Sizes 2 or 3 work well.

Super Fluke - 4/0 or 5/0 off set work hook. Don't fish the toad.

Man you are so right. Way too much hype and people acting like idiots. Although I give Iaconelli a pass since he seems kind of crazy anyway! I remember Bob Cobb and they don't make 'em like him anymore. The fishing shows that I put at the top of my list are shows where the host doesn't feel like he has to put on an act for the camera and act all crazy and CONSTANTLY is hyping his gear, his clothes, his tackle, his, his, his, etc, etc, etc. A few of my favorites are Lunkerville, Mike D does a nice job on this show; Joe Bucher Outdoors, very well done; Jarrett Edwards Outdoors, He has a lot of info about products on his show but it's done well; and even though I don't saltwater fish, I really like George Poveromo's show. Anyhow, I digress...

I have several Symetre's of various ages, I have two 2500's with rear drags and several other Symetre's with front drags. The front drag reels are so much better to fish with!

I'm actually going to order a package or two, as long as shipping from Japan doesn't kill the deal. I'll let you know.

Gary Yamamoto 3.5" MULTI-STICK Body shape is slightly elliptical cross section, vertically set, you can get a different set of actions next. The vertical set of rich hydrophilic tail generates only tiny vibrations. If you create a set of horizontal action by undulating the entire body

I was thinking 12"-13" too. A very nice perch for sure!

Nice fish! I haven't been up to Kent Lake since last year. I've been wanting to get out there. Your post has given me a nice push. I had a memorable trip there a couple of years ago. I picked up some crayfish and floated them under a slip bobber and did real well on the smallies. I usually never fish with live bait but wanted a change of pace and it worked out nice.

That's cool!

I wonder how that would look on my Lightning Rod Shock?

I've come to like a 6'-6" rod when fishing from shore. I have a couple of Lightning Rod Shocks and they're a good rod.

Symetre FTW! Sorry, I can't help myself. I've been fishing Symetre's since the 80's and just really love them. They've never let me down! Every time I go to Bass Pro or Cabela's to look at different reels I go back to the Symetre. I guess iffin' it ain't broke, don't fix it. Anyway, go buy a Symetre 2500. You'll be happy you did.

I remember those first lightning rods! Remember the Ryobi baitcasters before they became Lew's? I had a couple of those on Lightning rods. I loved those setups!

6.5 lbs. on a 4" tube jig brown/orange. Similar to this one. The one I used was an old style - no salt, no glitter

Congrats on a very nice catch! Some of you all need to lighten up on him keeping this fish and keep your opinions to yourself. If you wouldn't keep it, so what! Let the OP enjoy his trophy!

Wow!! Nice day!!

Dam fine fish!

Way to go Gavin!

Well that sucks balls! Thanks a lot Shimano!!

I do a lot of pier fishing for salmon and steelhead. We use a long handled net. The net has a telescopic handle so it's easier to move around with it.

Nice app. Thanks for suggesting it!