Zubris21 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 Great report and great catch. Thanks for sharing that, always great to hear these incredible stories.
solopaddler Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 That's one huge freshwater cod, very impressive! Did you batter him up?
Spiel Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 Sweet jump'n Jesus, that's one big ling. I've only seen one comparable in my life, a buddy caught it off the mouth of the Bighead river and it was as long as his leg. It sure looked old with all sorts of battle scars (possibly from gill nets encounters?), anyhow we realeased it without any measurements taken. Congrats, it's truly a hog!
b2kptbo Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 WOW a hugh ling, looks like your holding a gator...
Greencoachdog Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 Excellent report!!! and Congratulations on catching a real trophy fish!!! You have some good fish karma coming your way for releasing that big Momma fish!!! She was in shallow to breed now! Thanks again for those excellent pics!!!
Governator Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) That is awesome, I've never seen one and probably would've freaked me out if I caught that. "Oh I'm recording a video, turn it sideways" "TAKE THE PICTURE" Edited March 2, 2009 by Governator
waterwolf Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 great job iciing that brute ,,especially on mini 4lb test line. a true giant !! congrats .
BITEME Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Congratulations I have to say that is definately in the top 3 of the best looking freshwater fish i have seen
diggyj Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Using the generic fish calculator on the OFAH website and the measurements you gave, it would have weighed about 19.5 lbs. Great catch and an even better job on the release. Contact the MNR regarding any records.
tinbanger Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 wow! Had no idea they were in Simcoe . way to go guys TB
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Kudos on letting it go, but it woulda been in my deep fryer for sure!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Fish and Chips for dinner!!! Sweet!!!!!!!! Edited March 4, 2009 by DRIFTER_016
Muskieman Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Ostie! Ca c'est une Loche!!! Felicitations!! Now that's a Ling!!! Congratulations!! RFS
hookerdown Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks Guys. Both my brother and I didn't think the fish would be a record breaker, so we didn't even think of taking a picture with a measurement showing the length and girth. That being said, it seems Ontario no longer keeps a C and R record book. Who thinks a spur of the moment ice fishing trip would end up with a record fish... I have been skunked too many times to think anything like that. As far contacting the people who know, I have emailed the OFAH and the MNR and haven't heard anything from them as of yet. I am not expecting any miracles at this stage of the game. But knowing that I have achieved a record, even though it is unofficial, has always been a dream of mine, and that is one thing that can't be taken from me. Now all I need to do is catch that Tyee this summer lol. Apparently a lot of guys would have kept the Burbot cause they're good to eat, but I got a feeling it was pretty old. But if I have kept it, it would have be up for the offical record, and knowing that puts a damper on it a bit. Then again, its in Simcoe somewhere ready to be caught again when its even bigger, hopefully being caught by a kid. Hey Diggyj do you think the burbot would have weighed 19.5 since they are more eel like than most fish. If 19.5 lbs is correct that would make it almost as heavy as my largest muskie (48" I got 10 years ago). Hookerdown
ozaibak1 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Wow, way to go!!! I've read how Simcoe has 50+ species of fish, and the Ling did stand out for me, it just seems.. so.. cool! And you caught a beast of a Ling, that must have been exhilarating. It looks like a monster pike coming out of the hole, I really like the markings it looks amazing, and a big one at that. All I have to say is... CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's what it's all about for me, the THRILL.
bassassin Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Posted March 5, 2009 Hey James, I dont think we made the wrong decision. Thats a twenty year old fish that gave you a 10-15 minute fight, That big girl earned her freedom! From the video you can really tell how wide the shoulders are on that brute i believe it could have been 17lbs + . As for being recognised for catching a record, i think catching then releasing a record is alot more honorouble than keeping it just for recognitions sake. We have ther pics and video and thats all the proof we need. This year were gonna catch some bruisers mark my words bro!!!
codered Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Thats a great catch .. I caught one just under 12 lb a few years back .. they are a strange creature... Simcoe holds some bigguns .. congratttss.... I hope you get it listed as a record .. cheers
muskeybugged Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Wow, if there's ever a ling I'd want to handle that the one. Congrates .
icedude Posted March 7, 2009 Report Posted March 7, 2009 good on yah nice catch dude did the darn thing fight? good eats--Course Fish-LS-and to think in the olde days they trashed that wonderful creature did i hear butter? Rice? a beverage of your choice? good stuff! Paul
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