Back-to-back PB smallies

[Jim Spriggs]

I haven’t posted in a while. But, yesterday’s outing was a big one for me. I launched in the afternoon and jetted through pelting rain to chase smallies.  The conditions seemed good for some bigger fish to be out feeding.  And, the Meramec River did not disappoint. On consecutive casts, I caught a 20.25” and then a 20.5”, breaking my previous Meramec PB of 20” and 4.2#.   My scale decided to not work, so I don’t have weights on these two fishThe bigger one looked like a real warrior—it’s jaws were scarred up and had a bunch of holes.

What did I catch them on, you ask?  The new HD Hellgrammites (green pumpkin) on a shakey head jig.  I bought a few packs at Denny Dennis in Fenton.  

 

So, thanks Tackle HD for helping me catch (and release) truly awesome fish!

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[curtisce]

Awesome ,probably weren't many other boats out . Just shows you got to be out to catch them. Congrats

[Terrierman]

Two really nice ones.  Way to go.

[Gavin]

Awesome! Good for you!

[Smalliebigs]

Holy Smokes Jim that is Two casts you'll never forget....good for you

[fishinwrench]

High five on being a trooper.  Good job! 👍

[JestersHK]

Not just 1 but 2! Impressive,  and congrats on your PB

[MOFishwater]

Couldnt believe how nasty river looked @ 270 as well as Route 66. Congrats on safely navigating first and foremost. Excellent fish! 

[MOsmallies]

Absolutely awesome! I couldn't imagine! Congrats Jim!

[joeD]

Two words:  Mmm mmh.

4 words then.