every once in a while, i like to leave the bass alone and chase something that pulls a little harder. this one didn't disappoint either. there was a lot of drag pullin' going on after this one hit. lots of fun for sure. i have tried to get this particular fish out of this particular pond for a while because i'm sure it eats a lot of the bass forage. i've been wanting to put it in a friend's catfish pond, but my daughter is having none of it. she says i have to leave it alone and keep it right where it is. she has caught it several times over the years and grown quite fond of it, even naming it a few times. ;D so i guess it will live to a ripe old age in the pond where it was born. it will probably be eating 2 pound bass before long. ;D sometimes it's hard to say no to the princess.

Good lord man! When I read the title I thought maybe you caught some bluegill or something with your daughter. But it's no surprise to see a picture of you holding an enormous fish! Even if it's not a bass you seem to find and catch the biggest fish you are going for! I am jealous...  8-) 

Nice kitty.  Let her eat all the bass she wants, that reduces the competition for the big ones in that pond.

So not only can you catch huge bass but your good at catching huge catfish. 

Holly Chamolly!   That must be some fertile pond!

Another nice catch and yeah that kitty is huge

That was not what I was expecting to see. I thought by change of pace you meant a bass under 7lbs.  ;D

Nice catch as always, Paul!

That's awesome. I gotta soft spot for cats.

Holy smokes thats big.

That was not what I was expecting to see. I thought by change of pace you meant a bass under 7lbs. ;D

Nice catch as always, Paul!

Lol. I was thinking the same thing.  A bass under 7lbs would be a change of pace for paul!

Nice catfish, I haven't fished for big cats in a long time.  When I started fishing as a kid, it was for catfish.  I've kinda forgotten about them.

Nice CATch!

Nice Cat !

Do you ever catch anything small ?

That's a far cry from the bullheads I catch up here.  Don't tell me Paul, to get that beautiful ebony look you soaked him in dark water before the pic.  Just kiddin'.  I'm gonna talk to Glenn and see if he can hook you up as a speaker at the next roadtrip!

Nice cat, Paul!  Great picture.

excellent cat paul, too bad your daughter was fond of her, that coulda been one heck of a fish fry!

LOL! Mr. Whiskers looks like he is doing pretty good for himself. Sounds like the boss has put her foot down!

Good job Dad! Nice fish!

how much did it weigh ? And I didnt know catfish ate bass. Can that big cat even catch a 2 pound bass ?

Little Em likes the ole Cat and now the ole Cat loves Little Em...and so the story goes for another day    I'm sure she likes her Daddy just fine too  Nice post and photo Paul and really glad you and Little Em had a chance to get out together again.

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Wow Paul...that is one heck of a cat.  I bet your daughter's worn out when she catches him.

Jeez Paul, Do you catch anything under 5lbs. 

If your anything like me, Your daughter has you wrapped around her finger. ;D  J/K

WTG Paul, that is one big cat.