bigfish1965 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 So my new belle had not been fishing in many years. I won't say how many cause I am a gentleman (and I don't want to get smacked). So I had shown Jewel pics of the walleye I had caught on my local pier and explained the intricacies of the method. I told her this was not a method that was easy to learn. Ya know..it took me a few years to get the hang of it all. So we headed out about 7:30 and hit the pier. I kept reassuring her it was no shame to not catch anything the first few times out.... So on her first cast...FISH ON!! Seriously.. Now she was using my custom made Backwoods rod (ya know..for serious anglers..lol) and I could see this fish was a trophy just from the incredibly wide head shakes. It was about an 8 minute fight with the fish easily pulling line and shaking the crap out of the rod. I was trying to guess how big..10 pounds judging by the fight, I said. I was wrong. The fish actually ran upstream of her a few times, prompting me to tell her to make sure she stays ahead. When the fish came close to the surface, the light spooked her and back dwon she went..bulldogging like crazy. Finally I saw it...OMG, I thought. Do not screw up netting this!!!! This fish was huge!! Into the net she came..phew...out came the single hook in the upper lip and then much rejoicing. I actually remembered the camera...which undoubtedly saved me from having to start dating again...and snapped a quick pic and set the monster back into the net and lowered her back into the water to recover. A few minutes later there was a flick of the tail and off she went. The fish was 30 inches and went just over 13 pounds. I caught bugger all, btw. Who has time to fish when you are tending to the net? A cold front and heavy fog rolled in and made the pier a bit hard to navigate and the bite either turned off or she caught the only fish out there. Anyway...this post is nothing without a picture, so I think Bly may have some competition for female walleye champ Guys spend their whole lives looking for a fish like this one...she walks up and nails it first cast. Plus she's sexy... I don't think I'll be tossing this one back. I am sure Jewel will reply once she stops shaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Nice one My daughter catches bigger fish than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelbee Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hi again guys!! I guess Rick proved his worth as a good fishing guide (Even tho I had to show how it is REALLY done)...LOL!!! Wow what a rush landing this fish...a great way to restart my love for fishing. Hope to see you all out there soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Jebus thats an eye! Great job catching it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 That is a nice eye! Congrats on the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdel Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Nice walleye ........ and nice way to get back into the sport. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 A great start for an adorable couple. Jewel, I only know Rick from this site. I respect his insight and nature. I believe he does wear his heart on his sleeve. He's been patient with me, so far..... Kudos to both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 what a fish!!! i guess you'll have to bring her more often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Let's just hope we don't start calling Rick Cliff That is a right fine walter Jewel. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey we kinda have matching avatars now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 HA!!!... how did I know this was going to happen?!!! Congrats on the Hugh Jass Wall-ice Jewel!!! ... you need to hang with that Rick boy, a good net man is hard to find yanno! Looks like we have the makings for another dynamic duo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Wow, that's incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Congrats on the hawg Jewell, she's a beaut, and it would appear you've given the walleye master a lesson on his own game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well gotta like that fish 4sure, well done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Nicely done Jewels, that's a beauty of a fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Awesome looking eye Jewel....congrats to the net man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Congrates Jewel on a beauty Walleye I haven't been fishing that long but I've seen a lot of pics of eyes and I think that one takes the prize for biggest. Nicely done! BTW Rick, I hear ya about the net thing, we went out for smallies yesterday and I was netting Cudz's and JT's fish left right and centre while only landing 2 of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelbee Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Wow!!! Still excited this morning :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdylan Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have never even seen one that big!! Nice fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Wow!!! Still excited this morning :) Time to catch another one eh! RICK!... get the net ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 congrats on the awesome fish!!!! cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Incredible Rick and on her first cast Congratulations Jewel What a hawg Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Very Nice! I think that only beats my PB by about......oh say............9 pounds or so! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Great post Rick. Congrats Jewel, that is an awesome fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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