bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Well Maybe---and I can't show you cause the rules While out fishin willys on the wkd---he nailed a dinosaur Would'nt have mentioned cause the rules cept it's size 40 minute fight----65 inch Sturgeon---on a jig with 20 lb braid (6lb dia) Did a rough girth at approx 40 inches---all the websites put it around 130 lbs My buddy who'se fished em all his life says 60 inches is 100lbs on average Got a pic of it beside the boat----never seen anything like it---happily swam away after being unhooked Did a back flip like Free Willy And at 40 minutes---that was all he could do to get it near the boat---did'nt see it for 15 min. Anyway we all get untargeted out of seasoners----but not like this too often---that's why I brought it up---was'nt gonna for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I don't think too many people would complain about seeing a monster like that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I know Bill but I recall our guide from eastern On (St Larry) gettin worked over for postin a sturg Even though this guy stayed in the drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Sounds amazing....certainly a day you won't forget. I know *I* wouldn't complain if I were to feast my eyes upon this beast. OR.....just come up with a few paintings for us....no rule against that! Edited June 11, 2012 by johnnyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Smart move not posting a pic:good: i hate seeing people shredded in a public forum. Musta scared the beejeepers out of him when he got a look at the fish !!! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 My boy is 25 and in real good shape---he was tired after that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Mercky---he did 8 laps around the boat (not all at once) Circled like a shark----also pulled the boat backwards----(Smokercraft pro Tiller) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 If you've got the pic hosted on a public site (Photobucket, Flickr, etc) I'd love to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I knew this morning this thread was coming , i dream't about that fish last night ........ , congrats congrats .. l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Mercky---he did 8 laps around the boat (not all at once) Circled like a shark----also pulled the boat backwards----(Smokercraft pro Tiller) :rofl2: JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER:w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Bill can I send you a pm with the pic?? I'll try I don't see a way to attach?? I'll figure somethin out Edited June 11, 2012 by bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 That sounds like a heck of an experience. I echo the sentiment that posting a pic would not be a great idea, and am happy to hear that it was a water release. Maybe someday there will at least be a catch and release open season for these mammoths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Got a pic of it beside the boat I doubt even a CO would give you a problem with taking a picture of a fish in the water while your removing the hooks, or even a pic of you measuring the girth while reviving that brute. Let's have a boo at the beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigsnreels Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I doubt even a CO would give you a problem with taking a picture of a fish in the water while your removing the hooks, or even a pic of you measuring the girth while reviving that brute. Let's have a boo at the beast x2 - what are you going to do? I think it's been acknowledged that you weren't specifically looking for one (your gear proves it), and you took care to release it as respectfully as possible, by leaving it in the water and not hauling it out for some chest-puffing trophy pics. An experience like the one you had is an extremely rare occurence, so I certainly wouldn't scold you for posting a pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Yep,go for it Terrance.I see no issues.Like you said,in the drink and released properly. Good on you and yer son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Bushart, the way it works is this. As the rules state, we 'prefer' that people not post pics of out of season, angled fish. There's nothing stopping you from posting it but if the thread loses civility we will have to lock or delete it. Also, as most have already stated, it depends on the circumstances. Yours, to me, sound very legitimate. It's your call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 OK Boys---I'll be lookin for yur support when I get turfed Now it is coincidence this fish is on it's side---it did a couple rolls near the surface I was kinda excited and on a bright day have a little difficulty seeing thru my viewfinder on my digital camera This fish was lots lively on release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I can't believe you would be dragged across the coals when you caught a fish out of season,removing hook,in the water,can't show a picture. With the gear for a lot smaller fish.What has happened that we can't show a picture under these circumstances.I would love to see a picture of this beautiful beast!!.jmo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Gorgeous fish....congrats to you and your son, and kudos for making sure it swam away strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 We hung around for like half an hour to make sure it did'nt come to surface in difficulty like I said when the hook got popped--it backflipped like a rocket My buddy said they're quite tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 OK Boys---I'll be lookin for yur support when I get turfed Now it is coincidence this fish is on it's side---it did a couple rolls near the surface I was kinda excited and on a bright day have a little difficulty seeing thru my viewfinder on my digital camera This fish was lots lively on release Thanks for the picture,I'm sure he was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was waiting anxiously for you to post the pic of the behemoth.... Wow man... WHAT A BEAST Congrats to your son for live releasing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks Jacques---had to release it This lake has big lakers as well---for a while we were wonderin if it was one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Wow i can only imangine hooking into that monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Nice catch. That's the kind of battle you don't soon forget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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