Huge Valley surprise

Post by **Mike P** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:09 pm

Out4trout wrote:The dialog in this thread is what makes FH great.
Was there any fin clips?

No, none of the fins were clipped.

Post by **Bass Addict** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:14 pm

Monster Bow right there...

Congrats Mike.

Post by **HotelTango** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:02 pm

Nice looking fish
Well done

Post by **ratsotail** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:20 pm

Mike P wrote:
ratsotail wrote:Geez Mike, that is a beautiful fish. Is that one of your biggest landlocked bows? And, the story started off talking about specks....did you catch any??

ratsotail
Yes Jeff, that by far is my biggest inland Bow by about 6lbs. No other bites were to be had on this day.

So Mike....Dude,

The story starts out kinda' nonchalant and has not one iota of chest puffing or pride or excitement in it at all. This is an incredible fish.....

You are either one cool cookie my friend or you are used to being surprised by personal best fish almost weekly

. You're also a breath of fresh air for not boasting as well. I'd agree...one of the top fish posted this year.

But, next time give us a drum roll, a teaser of a story or more detail or somethin'

.

Good on ya' again and tight lines!

Jeff

Post by **Mike P** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:42 am

Thanks Jeff, I`m kinda of a meat & potato type, straight to the point...although I`d share more storyline over a day of ice fishing!

Post by **fatluke** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:00 am

Mike P wrote:Thanks Jeff, I`m kinda of a meat & potato type, straight to the point...although I`d share more storyline over a day of ice fishing!

See you in two months.........

Awesome catch Mike.........however, you're continuing the set the bar high for next year... You're gonna need a second horseshoe to keep up with this years catches.

Post by **almontefisher** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:03 pm

Mike P wrote:Thanks Jeff, I`m kinda of a meat & potato type, straight to the point...although I`d share more storyline over a day of ice fishing!

Did not see much potato on that plate mike...lol. You had room for another scoop I think!

Again well done and when are we getting out this winter for some trout action??

Post by **fatluke** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:33 pm

almontefisher wrote: Did not see much potato on that plate mike...lol. You had room for another scoop I think!

Damn Chefs...... always huge plates and small portions..........

That's why I call myself a cook....... Huge plates....Huge portions......

I have no doubt in mind that was a tasty treat though.

I keep going back to these photos....... Simply Spectactular........

Post by **ratsotail** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:51 am

Mike P wrote:Thanks Jeff, I`m kinda of a meat & potato type, straight to the point...although I`d share more storyline over a day of ice fishing!

I'd love to share that story line on a frozen lake of your choice! Keep the reports and pics coming...I need to keep seeing what I'm missing in the fishing mecca of the world!

Tight Lines

Jeff

Post by **Daner** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:10 am

This Bow was caught in a only speck stocked lake. I have fished this lake for years and have never heard of a bow in it, nor in past years has it been ever stocked with bow`s.
I have kept, (except supper Smile )the remaining parts for the MNR, having a hard time getting a hold of anyone though.

Hi, nice Rainbow indeed. Congratulations!

I once caught a 13lb Laker in a Rainbow Lake.
And so the story goes that the Laker, as with others were probably forgotten in the tank (the run before) and dumped into the Rainbow lake.

Daner