Been putting in some work on the stripers and it finally paid off. My goal at this lake has been a 10lb bass and a 20lb striper for probably the last 5 years. Still haven't gotten my 10lb bass or my 20lb striper. I skipped right into the 30lb class. Really not sure what else to say. Right place, right time.
Date: 12/24/2012 Rod: Okuma 7'11"XH (won on this site) Reel: Calcutta TE Line: Triple Fish Camo 25lb test Lure: 8" Huddy (pictured)
Fish weighed 36lbs on the Berkley Digital Scale and was released.
#12149, "RE: Christmas came early" In response to Reply # 3
The fish was solid and round. Not sure if it was the same fish but right before I caught it there was a nice trout chase going on. This fish bit about 4 casts in. No other bites in the next 45 minutes.
I really wish I could have taken a picture of the fish being held up. Might be time to get a Gorilla Pod.