stubbex1 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Back in late August my Wife and I along with the whole family; Mom, Dad, brother and sister, head to the FR for some R&R and some much needed rod and line time. I didn't get much fishing in the first day as the nieces and nephews wanted one of uncle K's signature tube rides Next day: I've been to this section of the French before and have most of my spots on GPS, but the water was about 3 ft lower than last summer so I had to do some looking to get on the fish. My wife is relatively new to fishing but can handle putting on worms, and holds her spinning rod like a baitcaster and reels backwards I rigged her up with a home made go-getter, tipped it with a worm and told her to cast it out as far as she could and wait 2 mins (no weight) and reel it in as slow as she could. She picked up a few perch and sunfish within an hour, nothing of size, then she starts hollerling that she has something big.....i reel my line in, then look over and her pole is bent over double, she's reeling like mad, and she's not gaining on the fish at all! This goes on for about 3 mins, (i haven't swapped the line on her reel since december ice fishing 6lb floro) and we still haven't seen the fish. Another minute of me saying KEEP THE LINE TIGHT!!! and she's going I'M TRYING!!!! we see the fish, its HUGE, and better yet its a golden eye! She freaks out and says i have to take the rod, she's shaking too much So I take the rod and another minute later the fish is netted, two pictures taken, and released. No measuring tape on the boat, i don't keep many from the french as there is a slot, so i have to idea how long this fish is, buts sh'es a beauty nontheless. the rest of the week was ok, it was really windy and tough to stay on the fish. We caught lots of 12-15 inch walleye and a few nice smallies along with a decent 34" pike while casting for musky. Unfortunately my wife had all our wedding photos stored on her memory card in her camera so we couldn't take any more pics (i deleted two to take these. any more i would have been in BIG trouble haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nice Catch Dood! I say the fish is her's but you did pretty good for yourself as well! Cheers, ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Too funny! I'd say that one goes to your wife (with an assist to you). Nice fish, chunky and golden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 NICE FISH !!!you don't wanna be deleting any of the wifes stuff...i know, i deleted Barb's diva channel for WFN Damn Lab keeps hoggin' the bed now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 NICE FISH !!!you don't wanna be deleting any of the wifes stuff...i know, i deleted Barb's diva channel for WFN Damn Lab keeps hoggin' the bed now....... Excellent fish. Gotta love those Go-getters. My favorite for specs and spooky bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt bruce Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sorry Dude but rule is he/her that sets hook is the catcher ,your just helper . Its her fish , and what a great fish it is . The law of the fisher , cant get around it . next time for you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 What's hers is hers, what's yours is hers....you've got a lot of learning to do. A couple of very nice fish - BTW and congrats on the wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 nice eye congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Congrats to her for HER PB.lol She must be a northern girl since it looks like she doesn't mind the cold! Oh and I like your ghetto front deck but I'm sure it does the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Congrats to your Mrs on this beauty Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Congrats to your Mrs on this beauty Leechman And congrads to the Mister on his beauty. What a catch, oh nice fish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 What's hers is hers, what's yours is hers.... Finally someone gets it! :Plol Nice fish....congrats to both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbex1 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 NICE FISH !!!you don't wanna be deleting any of the wifes stuff...i know, i deleted Barb's diva channel for WFN Damn Lab keeps hoggin' the bed now....... thats already happening lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbex1 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Congrats to her for HER PB.lol She must be a northern girl since it looks like she doesn't mind the cold! Oh and I like your ghetto front deck but I'm sure it does the job! Yup Sioux Lookout... The casting deck IS ghetto but it works great, keeps the family happy too. Easy in, Easy out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbex1 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 What's hers is hers, what's yours is hers....you've got a lot of learning to do. A couple of very nice fish - BTW and congrats on the wedding. HAHa, yup, i'm still learning thanks for the congratz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbex1 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 thanks everyone, I'm going back in a week from today for 'annual' guys fishing trip. Will post when i get back...anyone know if the French is still hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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