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Post by reelteacher on Aug 23, 2009 16:47:20 GMT -5
Ray Tabert fished the upper Tippecanoe River above lake Shafer in August and pulled this 20.5 inch smallmouth from its waters. This fish exploded on a popper dropped precisely right under a tree. It was an amazing sight. Had it not been for the brilliant boat handling and net work of his trusty son, the fish may have escaped without even a glimse of its beauty. It was released unharmed to reproduce again.   The only measuring device we had was a paddle. As you can see, this bass is as long as the blade of a featherlite paddle.  |
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Post by rstaight on Aug 23, 2009 17:13:34 GMT -5
What can you say? NICE.
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Post by Slartybardfast on Aug 23, 2009 20:15:43 GMT -5
That is an awesome smallmouth Ray. Congratulations.
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Post by flyfishingpastor on Aug 23, 2009 20:45:06 GMT -5
No wonder Ray is smiling all the time! That's a beauty! Good thing you had your trusty sidekick on the paddles, eh?  Pat |
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Post by krebsie on Aug 24, 2009 5:37:21 GMT -5
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! Congratulations Ray!
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Post by barryl on Aug 24, 2009 6:29:08 GMT -5
Great job guys and the water looked a bit stained to boot. That also gives me a great idea...paint or stencil inch markings on my paddles.  |
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Post by trent on Aug 24, 2009 7:58:19 GMT -5
Some guys have all the luck!  |
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Fishreleaser
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Post by Fishreleaser on Aug 24, 2009 8:05:56 GMT -5
"Thanks" We had a great time, this fish gave my 5 wt. rod all it wanted and then some, if Dustin hadn't kept the boat away from the wood we would never have landed it. By the way this fish was caught on one of Krebsie's poppers with a rattle in it.
Thanks Krebsie
Ray
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Post by trent on Aug 24, 2009 10:07:15 GMT -5
Ray, what tippet size were you fishing?
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Fishreleaser
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Post by Fishreleaser on Aug 26, 2009 16:47:45 GMT -5
6 Lb. test
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Post by krebsie on Aug 29, 2009 9:20:47 GMT -5
Ray
I know this is asking a lot but I would love to have an 8" x 10" color photo of this fish for my wall of fame/shame. I would be glad to pay for it if you can get it made.
Thanks a million
Krebsie
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