Congrats tightlines jax!

I finally had it happen tonight,i lost a fish i already landed.

Ive read about it happening to a few of yall and i told myself "that wont happen to me!"

Easily 20" and fat, i had it about 10 feet up on shore,took off my backpack to grab the tape and 2 flops later,and a dive any running backs coach would be proud of,

SPLASH.

Man this was happening to me a lot, hasn't happened recently thank god hope I don't jinx myself.

My new thing is I back up further from the water incase I get a case of the butterfingers the fish will have further to go to escape lol

I went out this morning and hooked into 4 nice ones ranging from 16 to 20". I got there a little late and they didn't want the frog I only had 2 strikes and I missed one of them. I saw a lot of bait fish so I tied on a KVD 1.5 crank bait in sexy shad and that's what they wanted. I caught 7 over all on it

Congrats on the official lead I didn't post my replacement fish tho lol

 

Where are these replacement fish??

got out this evening and got one replacement fish a 17" on a baby bass senko.  This should replace my 16" fish and put me at 85".  I need all the extra inches i can get to stay in third!!  My frogs  are really testing my patience, missed 3 on a frog this evening put me about 0 for my last 6 or 8 fish or so.  Any frog experts on here have any little tricks they use??  I got the double hooks in hopes of that increasing my chances.   At first i was definitely ripping the frog to quick, but now ive been making sure i feel the fish before i go to set, seems like everytime i have it on for a few seconds then gets off.  One hit it about 3 feet in front of me almost on the shore and was a solid 3-5lber but didnt get a view of the other 2.

 

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Dsidle, what I do using that type of soft plastic frog is the following: As the frog is buzzing on top, once I see the hit, I am looking at  my rod tip. When I notice there is a slight bow on the tip, I set the hook. By doing this, I am recognizing the fish has the frog before I set the hook. Keep the tension constant, and try not to overpower or over play the fish. We usually set when we see the first signs of commotion, and the fish could have simply missed or striked short.  Hopefully that makes sense and/or it works for you.

I went out this morning and hooked into 4 nice ones ranging from 16 to 20". I got there a little late and they didn't want the frog I only had 2 strikes and I missed one of them. I saw a lot of bait fish so I tied on a KVD 1.5 crank bait in sexy shad and that's what they wanted. I caught 7 over all on it

 

If you caught a 20" it will replace one of your 19's  and you will be tied with Tightlines. Pics we need pics.  

The month isn't over yet

If you caught a 20" it will replace one of your 19's  and you will be tied with Tightlines. Pics we need pics.

My 5 posted are 97"

Haven't really fished OPCC this month it's getting late too

I'm uploading the 20"s

20"

21"

20, 20, 20, 20, 21 I think is that right or wrong Lou?

And how do I use upload these pics to my gallery? Can I do it from my phone or does it have to be done on a computer?

I am not sure that is you, no hat, no mask, no jacket...I am not buying that. Who did you pay to give you that picture? Lou we need I witnesses to confirm this is the REAL LMG, and not from his crafty cohort Myth Master Martin! Lol...

 

i took that picture, it's him

the video is coming. i've been swamped with work recently, we're in software closedown and release to market in 3 weeks, so it's been a fire drill every day at work...

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20"

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21"

20, 20, 20, 20, 21 I think is that right or wrong Lou?

And how do I use upload these pics to my gallery? Can I do it from my phone or does it have to be done on a computer?

 

AK I have you at 100"  I have here 19" (9/9) 20" (9/4) 20" (9/14) 20" (9/25) 21" (9/25).

AK, pls double check, but those are the dates and lengths I have after culls. I do not want to cheat you, that's why I highly recommend uploads the day of or latest the following day.

What I do for pics, is that I transfer the pics into my computer in a fishing file, then I go from my computer to the gallery. By doing that, I am leaving a signature print of the date and time of my catches. It's a security measure for the contest. Instead of scrolling through 300 and something threads. AK, your way, you have to sift through all your pics and match up the dates. Which in this case, you will have to do. I only have you down for 3, 20" fish.

While the rest of us battle for 3rd,4th, and 5th place, the first place position is a close battle between Deepdish and Tighlines. Right now Deepdish has jumped to first again at 100" and Tightlines is at 98". Awesome battle, guys, I am envious that I am not in this dogfight. Remember what hangs in the balance this month. Martin, if I am not mistaken, is donating a $50 BPS card to the winner. This is still anybody's contest. One amazing trip can change the balance of this tourney. Good Luck to everyone. You have 5 days left. NO PRESSURE!!

AK I have you at 100"  I have here 19" (9/9) 20" (9/4) 20" (9/14) 20" (9/25) 21" (9/25).

AK, pls double check, but those are the dates and lengths I have after culls. I do not want to cheat you, that's why I highly recommend uploads the day of or latest the following day.

 

yea thats right I had three 19s, and two 20s

What I do for pics, is that I transfer the pics into my computer in a fishing file, then I go from my computer to the gallery. By doing that, I am leaving a signature print of the date and time of my catches. It's a security measure for the contest. Instead of scrolling through 300 and something threads. AK, your way, you have to sift through all your pics and match up the dates. Which in this case, you will have to do. I only have you down for 3, 20" fish.

Yea that's too much I am going to start next month and upload them to the gallery so it's easier

AK, I have double and triple checking everything, I am glad you are concurring. Either way, you are doing well. A little competition will help you focus on holding on to those fish better. LOL.

Yea that's too much I am going to start next month and upload them to the gallery so it's easier

 

Or you could do that. Either way, you are leaving a signature print and its easier to track.

AK, I have double and triple checking everything, I am glad you are concurring. Either way, you are doing well. A little competition will help you focus on holding on to those fish better. LOL.

I haven't dropped one in a while my new system works lol

I haven't been to OPCC a lot this month maybe once for a little. Hopefully I can get out there this weekend

I haven't dropped one in a while my new system works lol

I haven't been to OPCC a lot this month maybe once for a little. Hopefully I can get out there this weekend

 

I hope not.  ..... LOL

I hope not.  ..... LOL

You have to remember I rarely pull anything out I just have stories of the ones I should have caught lol and I'm usually the camera man for Dave's fish

AK, I am going to the spot where I caught the big one. Hopefully, somebody is home this weekend so I can at least win in one of the categories.

Just got back in fished for a lil over an hour nothing big,but at least now hopefully i can start culling.

Got a 12"(i know,i know) and a 13". Like i said nothing big but that should put me at 5 for the month.

Zach those 2 fish put you at 76" for total of 5 fish. WTG!! man you got your five.