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I am stumped.
I just got off the water, and I have no words.
I did however do a "Mike Iconelli" on tomeguns boat, wich was so loud, and so out of control, it attracted anglers from across the lake to the gunships side where they witnessed the weighing and photo session of yet another huge smallmouth bass.
I cant believe this is three huge smallies for me this year. One five pounder, and two over six. One six lbs 2 oz, and the one I got today, six lbs eight ounces.
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You guessed it too. I caught it on the maniac custom lure that I had maniac make up specifically for jordanelle. Oh and she works up there like you wouldnt believe.
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I had another pig on that got off five feet from the boat after a good hard fight. Cant believe she got off. So much weight and fight to her to loose her so close to the boat.
Tomegun also caught a trout on my custom maniac. I didnt intend for the pattern to be used on trout, but I have no control over what tomegun catches. I guess the maniacs work on trout too.
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We had a great day on the water.
One of the coolest things I have ever witnessed happened, but I am going to let tomegun tell you about that.
Amazing.
Now, one thing to remember, if a $500.00 rod and reel combo goes over board, react by grabing it. I think bolth tomegun and I were in shock when he dumped one of those combos over the side of the boat this morning.
We bolth stood there stunned to see $500.00 sinking to the bottom of Lake X.
Luckily Tomegun came to his senses and went in after it. The cork on the handle had kept the butt section floating just long enough for him to reach it. Talk about luck.
Anyways, heres some pics of a couple fish from the trip.
We didnt photo nearly all the fish caught since they werent bragging rights fish, but we did take a couple for the purpose of posting a quality report.
See BLM, I can learn.
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Boy, I tell you. We saw it all today. It was cold and dark, sunny and hot, rainy, and there was even two hail storms that were unreal. The hail came down so hard, and so strong you couldnt tell a fish bite from the millions of hail stones hitting your line.
We had to bilge the boat three times from all the rain water that the boat caught.
We did have a gallery on the shore during the first rain storm.
I caught a dink fish, and the crowd went wild. Cheering and hollering for the soaked anglers sticking it out and fishing the nasty stuff.
They didnt cheer for tomegun when he caught his fish. You should have seen it, he was pissed.
I was dieing of laughter.
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So much fun, so many fish.
I have to thank tomegun for being such an awesome guide. The man knows his smallies. He keeps putting me on the toads.
I have to thank James B. of maniac lures for creating my dream lure.
MAN, I LOVE THIS SPORT!
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Yehaw! Tomegun, be sure to post up about that you know what.
Who would have believed it? Awesome story!
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For not knowing what to say you sure said a lot. Just kidding I am just jealous! Great looking fish.
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[#804000]Damn, I'm pretty. At least I didn't scream like a little girl. Ya gotta act like you done it before. [/#804000]
[#804000] Hey, I found an $500 fishing outfit floating in the water. Its clean and fishes like new. [/#804000]
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Sweet fish and report . I haven't even fished for smallies much this year . I'm am missing out big time . I just got some Maniacs a week ago , so I hope to hook some this year on the fall bite .
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WOW. Nice fish. I don't know how many times I have been caught out in the storms. My son-in-law always tells me it will blow over and yes it does, but not before it puts down a little rain.
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Nice! Wow I have to say Mike that is a freakin pig! I tell you what you don't have to say anything the pictures say it all. I guess I know where I'll be going next weekend. I hope my order will be in by then. I just got off the Maniac web site and ordered up a few. I should be good to go. So Mike was you using the salt or no salt Maniac? What rig seemed to work the best? And what was the water temp?
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I had maniac salt them up about average.
Texas rig, or drop shot. Bolth worked. I stuck with the texas, tomegun tossed around the drop shot a bit.
Water temp was 65 degrees this morning.
Cooling down a bit.
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Awesome fish!!!! Congratulations.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Impressive, guys![/size][/black][/font]
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I salute you. Nice fish!!!!
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Predator thanks for the info. I just need to get my electric motor fixed and I should be ready. I should of never got rid of the Skeeter oh well live and learn.
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That is a gorgeous fish! How long was the big fish? What pound test line were you using?

[#804000]It was at least 22". The fish was squirming all over the place and we wanted to put her back into the water.[/#804000]
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[#804000] Predator was using 8lb P-Line Fluroclear on Quantum Energy baitcasting reel.[/#804000]
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[#804000] I forgot to get the girth. We were kinda of excited ya know.[/#804000]
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Well Predator it looks like that lesson you were supose to get paid off.or did you give the lesson! That is one awsome smallie! I hope to get up there this coming weekend myself and catch one of those monsters,its been quite the small mouth year for you keep up the good work.

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Congratulations on a tremendous fish. I enjoyed the pictures, thanks for sharing them.
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Good photos, Good fish, Good day on the water!
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[#804000]AH, Thanks. Besides being a fantastic guide, now I'm a heralded photographer too. [/#804000]
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You and Tommy are quite the pair. When are you guys going to hook up for professional competition in at least the local tournements? It sure sounds like you guys are unbeatable, at least locally!!! I'm very, very, very jealous. Keep it going guys, good on ya. I talked to you at the store but if you have any suggestions on what my problem was in the pm, please send me your comments!
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Well, for the conclusion to this story, check out the thursday edition of the salt lake tribune.
There will be some pics in the outdoors section of the catch as a followup to last weeks story about jordanelle smallmouth.

I cant wait to hear the rection of the guys down at lake fork taxidermy when I tell them I have another huge smallmouth for them to mount up.
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as BLM said very impressive.it's good to see hard work and dedication pay off.
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