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Hamilton Reef

11-03-2005, 10:27 AM

A smallmouth of a lifetime

........Then the fish boiled at the surface, and the 62-year-old angler from Waterford realized he was fighting the smallmouth of a lifetime.

http://www.freep.com/sports/outdoors/outcol3e_20051103.htm

Big Laker

11-03-2005, 04:43 PM

About 10 years ago in the dumping grounds I caught a 25" small mouth that hit a bomber on a board. As my buddy netted it, he said " You're not gonna believe it!", being it was the day before bass season opened, I reluctantly released it. Never have caught one close since. If I had gotten that fish mounted, my buddies would always remind anyone that it was caught out of season.

waterfoul

11-03-2005, 05:37 PM

About 10 years ago in the dumping grounds I caught a 25" small mouth that hit a bomber on a board. As my buddy netted it, he said " You're not gonna believe it!", being it was the day before bass season opened, I reluctantly released it. Never have caught one close since. If I had gotten that fish mounted, my buddies would always remind anyone that it was caught out of season.

Should have taken dimensions and a couple good pics and had a replica made!!

RyGuy525

11-03-2005, 05:48 PM

I caught a 24 incher 4 years ago out on Erie fishing for perch....my dad made me turn it loose and i haven't forgiven him since! My biggest since is 21 inches wich is still a huge smally!