mercman Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I havent posted a fish in a while, because, well, i havent fished in a while. My girlfriend and I just bought a house together, and we have been really busy feathering our nest. She has never fished before, but has always shown an interest in trying it. Well, this past weekend the timeing was right, and i called my bud Mike Rousseau, and we headed out for a mixed day of Musky and walleye. I had shown Natalie pics of Musky and told her as much as i dared so she wouldnt get scared, but when her rod got hit, she almost jumped out of her seat, Here is her very first fish ever. A fish of a lifetime !!!!! 53 inches of BEAST !!! Now to get a scale, Mike is 6'5" Natalie is 5'. That fish was 7 inches shorter than her Sorry for the pic quality, in all the excitement, i didnt realize the sun was in the foreground Couple of shots, and back she went. Cool water temps made for a quick release, and after trailng her for a few minutes to protect her on the surface while she caught her breath, she swam off back to her lair. I was ecstatic, and my girl friend was shakeing with excitement.Me......Out fished again as usual She like that, but she really had fun with the walleye. She had 5 caught before i caught my first, but all in all we boated 22 walleye and 6 smallies. We kept a limit of good eaters, and released the rest. By the way....Natalie accepted my marriage proposal back in May, and we are sheduled to wed next June or July. Its never ever too late to find your soulmate !!! Hope you all enjoy this Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 What a haul, I think my girlfriend would die hahaha, hopefully I can get one like this when I go to st Clair in September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 That's just not fair! I think you got the better catch, though. Congrats on both counts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Wow, that's some kinda nice first fish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 What a gentlemen letting her bring in the big fish! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 nice first fish giant ski congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 You got smoked by your gal. you'll be hearing that for a long time. congrats on the engagement may you fish happily ever after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Wow what a beast for a first fish! Congrats on catching a 60"er too Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Had a great time Paul... And your lady did well... Fighting a fish like that in 30+km/hour winds in open water is very challenging.... Im just trying to get those pics fixed if that's possible... I'd love it if she could have a clearer shot of her trophy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 That's amazing !!!! First fishing trip and a trophy too boot !!!!! And even caught dinner as well !!!! Congrats on the getting married part as well Paul !!!! That's an incredible fishery down that way and I got to get down there and do some myself !!!! Cheers ..... I guess you will have a fishing partner from now on !!!! She is hooked for sure !!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks everyone !! She actually prefers to fish Walleye now. She said it was "NEAT" to feel them tapping the lure, then grabbing it and running ! She's a wicked tough little woman. Custom made just for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigs Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nice job guys! Beautiful musky. Got a pretty nice one too on Saturday myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 you set that bar pretty high with helping her catch that monster!!! Congrats on the engagement. Happy wife, happy life! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 you set that bar pretty high with helping her catch that monster!!! Congrats on the engagement. Happy wife, happy life! Nick No help catching it She chose the lure, and didn't think twice about grabbing the rod and hauling the big girl in!! Said her arms were still sore this morning too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Paul, Very happy to hear things are going your way Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Paul, Very happy to hear things are going your way Simon Thanks Simon !!! Hope all is going well with you and Sean and your whole family !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 What a gentlemen letting her bring in the big fish! haha. some guys will do anything to get a positive answer to marriage...lol...Congrates Paul...you two do have alot in common ...your both learning to fish.... All the best for the future events!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Sweet. Gonna be tough to beat that. High-fives and congrats on a great catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks Rich !! Considering its 5 inches longer than my biggest, it may take me some time to top. She did however, let me know that mine was prettier LOL !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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