Big Fish

[Stan Wright]

Isn't it nice to be able to catch a fish large enough that you don't have to hold it way out toward the camera to make it look good?
Two of the larger ones.
Nice fish Mel.
Aloha,
Stan

[kahuna bass]

Thanks Stan!

We found the fish in various locations. You had to work for the quality size fish. All of our fish were over 17", and lost a couple that were really nice.

Going to get the bigger ones next time

Mel "Kahuna bass"
Dark side live baiter

[skunked]

Nice Tucs! Since it seems like I'm more of a tackle collector than an angler nowadays, I wanted to also say "nice reel!" I don't have any round baitcasters yet, so I was wondering how you like it compared to a low pro?
I'm not too sure, but it looks like a Shimano Conquest or Calcutta(?) What are the specifics on it, and the rod too? Mahalo.
I am thinking about getting a Conquest 51. Big bucks though.

[kahuna bass]

Skunked,

I too have become a tackle "ho" collecter. Never have enough time to fish, just a little here and there.

Yes, your right, my reel is a Calcutta TE 200 GT. I used it mainly for throwing smaller swim baits, but on this day, it was used for slinging live bait.

Had a great time working the bigger fish to the boat. Rod was a 7'-6" Graphite USA 15-30 lbs rod.

Excellent day fishing with Stan. Missed a couple of fish that were brutes. My mistake was I used hooks too small. I'll be more prepared next time

Mel "Kahuna bass"
Dark side live baiter

[Boatless]

Hi Mel

Can you tell us what you used for live bait?

Thanks