I went out today to ready myself for next weeks tourney. I fished primarily to get used to the feel of some new rods/reels. Well I only landed two fish today, but they were both nice. The first came on a dropshot next to some fallen trees 4lb 6 oz. That was at 9:30 a.m. Then I went to my dads and got my brother to come fishing with me. Went back to the same trees and flipped a jig/pig. A slight change in the fall of the bait and I set the hook into a 7lb 3oz hoss. That was at around 11:30. 2 fish, one brush pile, 11lb 9 oz. I either just burned up my luck for the season or I'm getting ready to have an awesome year of tourney fishing. Sorry no pics on the thread, but we did get a few and if I can have em emailed they will be posted.

Was this in Iowa? An 11lb 9oz fish would be a state record.

Was this in Iowa? An 11lb 9oz fish would be a state record.

I think he was saying that the 2 fish combined weighed 11-9.

Oh, whoops I didn't read it carefully  ;D

Yea, 11-9 total weight of both fish combined. My best weight during a tourney was 2lb something. I dont handle pressure well, I guess.