Only caught one fish today but

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john elder
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It's the biggest bass i've ever caught. 23" and deliar says 7+ lb, but i think that's low. I'll buy a good scale...and probably never see the likes of this girl again. Sent back for another day.
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So you do have water out there! Figured you guys were scooping up fish barehandedly by now.

Congrats!
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Very nice!
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Nice bass! But from the articles I have read in sporting magazines I thought all your bass were over 20 lbs.
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Great fish!
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Nice fish, John.
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Nice bass, John! Glad you got the pic.
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Nice Fish!
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:fished Nicely done, :mrgreen: Prez. :cool

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A VERY nice bass Deke! But I too was wondering where there was a lake in California that seemed full. All on TV are down to rock bottom.

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John,
I marvel at how real they can make those look now.
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John,

Good to see you having fun catching fish.

Did Phil send Fudge along to help you find them?

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They say Ca. or Fl. is where the next World Record will come from. That would look good on your living room wall. Which antique rod and reel were you using?
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Nice fish, Prez. Someone has to teach you to hold it straight out in front of you...they gain about 2# that way! :bow:
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thanks, guys!
-yes, mark, they are so realistic now, they even swim away when put in the water!
-steve/Bob, lake is down a good 40' or so, but San Diego is better off than farther north since we still get water from the Colorado.
-Jon, only antique in this operation was me.
-Wayne, yes I knew i could make her bigger by holding her out but felt bad about keeping her in the boat any longer.
-Ray, sure wish i was close enough to fish with Fudge and Phil for some of those nice smallies that aren't so small!

i suppose it will jinx the whole thing, but if there is a next time, i will have a decent scales on board...she gets bigger every time i look at the pic! :D
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John

Sure that you aren't fishing in Idaho?

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A fisherman and a gentlemen! Nice bass John. Jay White
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Nice fish John, I think it has to do with that lucky hat your wearing.

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John,
I don't care what you were fishing with, anyone that boats a bass like that has to be proud! Congratulations!
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