Whack'emGood Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Me and dad fished our regular Friday Night Mill Creek Tournament on Friday night and did pretty well in the end. We caught two hawgs that propelled us to the win. There were 24 boats in the tournament. I caught a LM that went 5.50lbs at about 11:15pm and then dad caught a 5.76lb toad LM just before 1:00am. We also had a chunky 2.5lb KY and a sqeaker LM to fill out our 4 fish limit of 15.20lbs. I think second place was 14.52lbs. We caught several more fish, but only managed 1 more squeaker LM that we culled-- the rest were shorts (with alot of 14 1/2 to 14 3/4 inch fish). We caught our fish in 12-20 feet on jigs and soft plastics. The bite was pretty steady all night, but slow-- just enough to keep us interested. Our fish (our 4 fish limit and our 1 cull) were healthy and lively when they were released back into the lake. Once again, all of the guys did a great job taking care of their fish also-- and Joe and the boys did a great job taking care of the fish at the weigh-in. I think there was one fish that was brought in dead... a shame, but not too bad considering the amount of fish that were weighed. Can't wait 'till next Friday, when we get after it again. Whack'em "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
Members JRay Posted August 11, 2008 Members Posted August 11, 2008 Congratulations on the win! Any time you beat the Friday night Mill Creek boys you have accomplished something. It takes more than an average night to compete with that group, good job!
techo Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Wow! Two big fish. Congrats Thanks for sharing. I am out of town for training and have to live vicariously through these stories until I can get back on the lake. Tim Carpenter
Fishing Buddy Don House Posted August 12, 2008 Fishing Buddy Posted August 12, 2008 Whack, nice job!! Even better with your dad!!! A Memory that will last forever. Need to show up to one of those one of these days, fished a few two years ago, but never got back to them.. Anyway good Job and Congrads.. Good Fishing Capt. Don Capt. Don House Branson Fishing Guide Service Table Rock Lake and Taneycomo Lake Branson MOBranson Fishing Guide Service Website Pro Staff for G3 Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Humminbird Electronics, Minnkota Trolling Motors, Grandt Custom Rods, Ardent Reels, Seaguar, Berkley-Fishing
Whack'emGood Posted August 12, 2008 Author Posted August 12, 2008 Thanks guys. Yeah-- its a great bunch of guys that fish the series, and some really good fishermen to boot. We have been doing pretty good in the series-- we have only fished two nights where we didn't weigh a limit-- but we hadn't really caught the big kicker, until this week. It's nice to finally get a win, because (like JRay said) you definitely can't squeak in and get a cheapie without a big sack in this series. Don- Would love to see you come out and fish. I would like to meet you in person. It is always great to shake the hand of someone I have alot of respect for. Thanks again guys. Whack'em Here's a pic of dad with the two big ones. "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
Members JRay Posted August 12, 2008 Members Posted August 12, 2008 You can bring in a big sack and still donate your entry fee against that group. Those boys are the most amazing group of night fisherman around. I miss getting the opportunity to donate sleep and money to them! Great picture and a great accomplishment!
Gone Fishing Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Whachem, nice fish. You boys need to lay off the weight room from the looks of the kisser of the toad on the right.
S&M Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Way to go Whack'em !!! It was a pleasant surprise to read this tonight. The win coudn't have happened to a nicer guy. At least that's how I have percieved you from this board. You always have something postive to say, and are a great contributor to this website. Keep on swinging, the mighty 10 pounder a waits How do I deal with those who ignore the 50 yard encroachment rule?......I show them just how accurate I am with a crank bait!
Whack'emGood Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 That means alot S&M... Thanks. Its easy to be positive though when you get to talk fishing with the great members of this forum... There's nothing better! "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
Danoinark Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Great Report and what a handful your dad is holding up. Thanks. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
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