This morning after I got off work, I stopped at my favorite little fishing spot. I usually only catch dinks here, but at least I catch some fish. I also wanted to try out a couple of new pieces of tackle. My Cabela's Pro Guide 5'6" M pistol grip (with the AG 2005lp) and a Rapala Skitter Walk in Frog. I started casting parallel to the bridge, and walking the bait along the pillars. My third cast I caught/snagged/foul hooked a decent white bass. I was about to head home when a big wake appeared alongside a log stuck at the bridge. I hastily threw the bait, and slowly walked it around the log. Whoa, the bass engulfed the Skitter Walk and took off. When I got her to the bank, she looked huge. She weighed 9-7. I haven't caught a fish that big in at least 2 years. I knew there were some decent fish in this spot, but until now, was never able to get one over 2 lbs. I think the kayak may have to make a visit down this stream, to see what else might be lurking around.

Man! That's a pig.

Congratulations!

8-)

WOW, what a fish!  Wish you had a pic of that........bet she was a beauty!

                             

To catch an almost 10lber. on topwater must have been something else! Any pics? Congrats!

Great job!

Hawg not pig  

Hawgs are bigger than pigs  

Nice job  8-)

Hawg not pig

Hawgs are bigger than pigs

Nice job 8-)

I thought he needed 9 more ounces to get to "Hawg"?    :

Thanks guys, I was proud of the catch. I've gotten so used to dinks, that she looked even bigger. My largest catch was 21 years ago, a 12-8 HAWG/SOW. I've only had one other bass over 10 since then. I will say I really like my short pistol grip rod, but it was very difficult controlling the fish. It works great for casting and little fish, but she nearly took the rod with her.

Congrats - bet that will whet the ole fishing appetite for awhile. Nothing like catching a big one to keep you going back and back and back!

I am envious but WTG young man!

Dan

Please tell me you got a pic of that fish....and if you did please post it as soon as you can...