It's been a while since I've been able to do much fishing. Work has been getting in the way of all of my fun. With all the water pouring in down here lately though, I figured I'd walk out back and make a few casts. Apparently the local Peacock population is getting larger and healthier here. Won't be too much longer until I'll be chasing a state record in my little rock pit...

I didn't put her up on the scale, but I'd wager she was pushing my personal best or more. Stripped drag all over the place. Was only hooked by the thinnest little piece of skin on the top lip. The hook pulled out right as I lipped it. Lucky.

Not too shabby for a quick break from doing some afternoon work around the house.

Not shabby at all SoFlaBA. Very nice indeed. I never had the chance to catch one, but they look like they put up one heck of a fight...Man, look at the shoulders on that thing!

Congrats, man!

Man I'd love to catch one of those things! Congrats!

Nice looking fish!!

I reckon she pulled a little

Awesome!!! I'm glad to hear the peas maybe coming back! I wish I could catch those here in Ft. Myers, I'd go to Miami to get em but don't know where to go!!

Beautiful fish...and right in your backyard...that's toooo cool !

Congrats !

(was wondering why I hadn't seen you post much lately)

Holy cow...look at the shoulders on that beast. That would eat the little peas I caught last week. Very nice!

Congratulations Eric on the fish...you got a great little view there.

awesome, been years n years since Ive caught one. Lucky!

Very nice! What did she hit? Would love to be able to catch fish like that in my back yard!

Jeff

What a beast, Eric. You need to rehook her and fight'er all over again.

man I would trade 5 regular bass fights for that one!

Holy peacock! Beautiful catch

Eric that is one sweet pea!