bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

[bluetickblues]

bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

I haven't contributed much to the site thus far so I hope this makes up for that. Fished Wednesday 3/29/17 on watts bar lake. Had my 7 month old son for the day and tried to be a good dad and not go fishing but the weather was just to nice. Launched about 5 pm to enjoy what was left of the day. My fishing partner is notoriously tight with money and was entertaining buying a slightly used 2017 skeeter with a hefty 58,000 price tag. He says before we launch if we catch a good fish this evening then I'm going to buy the boat. We had fished the lake numerous times with little to no success. What followed was this giant 11.25lb largemouth that cost one man 58,000 dollars. Little Zeke did his best to catch one like daddy but he will have to wait for next trip. Weighed the fish on my boga grips so I'm confident the weight is accurate.

 

[DinkDink]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Congrats. Nice fish

 

[Mr. S]

RE: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

It won't be long we will all be fishing in our diapers! I had my oldest son out on Lake Weiss when he was 6 months old... Start em' young!

 

[Aries 181]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Was that child in the boat with you?

Bill

 

[Guest]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

thats a hog

 

[bluetickblues]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Yes he's been out fishing with me several times. His crib fits in the boat so he comes along.

 

[Aries 181]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

bluetickblues - 4/2/2017 9:15 AM

Yes he's been out fishing with me several times. His crib fits in the boat so he comes along.

And his PFD is where?

Bill

 

[bluetickblues]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Doesn't mean his picture was taken while the boat was in the water. If you have a comment about the fish that's fine. If you have a judgemental comment about my child keep it to yourself.

 

[thegman]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Great fish and great job as a dad. Spend time with them when they are young and you'll have a buddy for life.

 

[EricM]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

The "judgemental" comment was not about the child, but a question about the one responsible for his saftey. It was a good question/reminder. I notice he failed to ask about the pic of the adult below a dam that looks like he is not wearing a pfd either.

 

[bluetickblues]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Points taken. I am a responsible lifetime boater and take that seriously. Hopefully one could see that a loving parent might find such comments offensive.

 

[EricM]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Great! Also, GREAT FISH!!!! Congrats.

 

[mayberryrick]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Was that taken right below Melton Hill Dam?

 

[wormman]

RE: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Your son and the bass are both fine looking specimens but which one weighed the most?

 

[bluetickblues]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Well my son is about double the bass's weight. But their lengths are about the same!

 

[Aries 181]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

EricM - 4/3/2017 5:05 PM

The "judgemental" comment was not about the child, but a question about the one responsible for his saftey. It was a good question/reminder. I notice he failed to ask about the pic of the adult below a dam that looks like he is not wearing a pfd either.

Exactly Eric. I could care less whether "daddy" has on a vest or not, he'll deal with the twra when they catch him up next to a dam w/o one.
"lifetime responsible boater", yea, it really looks that way from the pics. emoLaugh

Bill

 

[bluetickblues]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

First there is a right way and wrong way to address concern for another's child. Doing so in a condescending and judgmental fashion on a fishing message board is not the right way. Sending a private message like "Hey I noticed you weren't wearing pfds out there, stay safe nice fish" would be the respectful way to show your concern. Like any proud poppa all I wanted to do was show off a big fish and brag that my boy was there to see it. It is remarkable to me what conclusions some people come to after seeing a couple pictures and think their opinion fit for public consumption. Thanks to those of you who appreciated the post.

 

[kel]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

AWESOME fish!! congrats

 

[bluetickblues]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Just wanted to add that this fish was released where it was caught unharmed.

 

[lmk25]

Re: bluetickblues, Watts barr lake, The 58,000 dollar largemouth, 3/29/17, Scott Peters, Zeke Essary

Nice fish, and cute kid! Bluetick your wasting your time on that dumbass. I've yet to see a true fishing report from this guy that changes his screen name.
He will savatage your post, make unnecessary comments, and I for one would bet a paycheck that he is a real piece of shit... again nice fish no matter what some might think.