tbinchrist, Chick, MONSTER 2nd biggest Flathead!, 9-11-13, solo

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Even though I should be resting my arm, its hard staying away from the fishy friends. Work has allowed me to get out a few times this week, so I tried to take advantage of it. Went out with the original intention of getting bait, but did very little of it. Spent the whole time on this brute!

I was using a live bluegill, and had caught one flathead already fishing a hole with a current eddy. After a few snags I finally settled my bait into the hole again. I held the rod for a bit, but just locked it into the rod holder when drag started screaming. I love the sound of that braided line going off a reel!
took about 45 minutes to wear him down enough to land with one good arm. Like Richard, I had no net that night, and had to do it by hand. Thankfully its easier with flatheads!
Video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zroOFcwx3ek&feature=player_detailpage

Brute weighed about 73 LBS!! Caught him on same rod and reel that my 87 was caught on. What a hoot!!!
Length was 50"
Girth: 34.25"

Of course solo, no camera but my phone...I did the best I could
 

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Good night. I'd be afraid to haul a monster like that into my boat. Congratulations on the big flattie. emoBigsmile emoGeezer
 
That's an awesome accomplishment right there !!! Especially with a bad arm !! Since I havnt been on here in Awhile I suppose I should re introduce myself I am WLG of course..on here known by other names as well..Shut UP SPURHUNTER!!!! emoBang I share your same intrest in catching those big boys and girls and have caught a few myself but I must say you do impress me!! We need to get together real soon and share some info if youd like ! I recently went through a divorce so I hanvnt been out on the water as much as usual this year but I am regaining my true north again and getting back on track. Hopefully I will be posting some good posts of some monster cats on here soon . Congrats on a fine haul there !!! emoToast
 
Thanks to Bent Rod...I had a dream that that flathead came back for my other arm while swimming:/
I know I have the fish in bug bad when I dream of them
 
scubajt41 - 9/15/2013 2:58 PM

I'm not sure which is uglier, the fish or fisherman!!

Congrats on the beast!!

I think you have a reversal of thought! Lol I'll take it as a compliment though:)
 
WLG - 9/15/2013 1:02 PM

That's an awesome accomplishment right there !!! Especially with a bad arm !! Since I havnt been on here in Awhile I suppose I should re introduce myself I am WLG of course..on here known by other names as well..Shut UP SPURHUNTER!!!! emoBang I share your same intrest in catching those big boys and girls and have caught a few myself but I must say you do impress me!! We need to get together real soon and share some info if youd like ! I recently went through a divorce so I hanvnt been out on the water as much as usual this year but I am regaining my true north again and getting back on track. Hopefully I will be posting some good posts of some monster cats on here soon . Congrats on a fine haul there !!! emoToast

Very good to see ya back!
I don't turn offers to fish down much:)
 
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