Ever have one of those days??? 2024
Jimzee reply :
Have any of you guys ever just had a day where everything just seems to fall into place perfectly? I had one of those days today...started the day fishing my first tourney, very nervous and excited at the same time. Pitchinkid talked me into tourney fishing this year and lets just say I think he has created a monster.
Conditions were cold muddy water with clearer water back into the creek arms and sunny skies. The first fish of the day ended up being the biggest of our bag at 5.17 lbs. just missing the big fish mark of 5.38 lbs. That fish set the pace for the rest of the day and I had no idea nor was I prepared for what was about to happen in the next few minutes. Pitchinkid had just finished boating a solid three pounder when I casted over toward the bank with a 1/2 ounce spinnerbait. All hell broke loose as I set the hook on what felt like a runaway dump truck!! The drag started peeling off my Alphas Ito reel and I couldn't stop it. I told Pitchinkid that I would at least like to see it one time so I would know what It was. Well, I got my wish...a tail about 12 inches wide broke the surface and then I knew, big musky!!!
Looking back now after the 15 minute long fight and complete struggle to lift this thing on board the boat, I realize how lucky I was to land a fish this large. It missed the state record mark by only two measly inches. I have never had anything fight as hard as this fish did. It was crazy!!!
She went 50 inches long and 41 lbs. 11 oz. of Ito reel wrecking mass.
And by the way, to end the perfect day, Pitchinkid and I won the tournament too. WOO HOO!!!
burleytog reply :
Holy tuesday, you weren't lying. 
Should have thrown that mutha into the rod box.
How's the Ito? :-?
Jimzee reply :
QuoteHow's the Ito?
Ready for a 54 incher!! ;D 
burleytog reply :
I can't believe you didn't get a good 'down-the-throat' shot.
Low_Budget_Hooker reply :
HOLY TUESDAY is right!!!!!!!
Dude.....beautiful fish!!! What a trophy!!
and congrats on the win!
ky_nikki reply :
WOW!!! Now I sure hope nothing like that gets on the end of my line! I thought that catfish gave me a run... nah BRING IT ON! ;D
AWESOME!!
CONGRATS on the BIG WIN too!
CJ reply :
WOW!!! What a day!
That is a giant muskie Blaine! Good job on the tournament too!
Way to go!
CJ
R520dvx reply :
Congrats on the awesome day !!!
paul. reply :
WOW!!!! after years of rumors, the loch ness monster has finally been catpured! ;D
awesome fish dude!!! absolutely incredible.
and congrats on your big win too. 
Dwight Hottle reply :
Thats a beauty southern musky. Funny how musky fisherman always catch their biggest bass & walleye when musky fishing with musky sized baits & tackle. And bass fisherman catch their biggest musky while fishing for bass with bass baits & tackle. There are a lot of northern musky guys who would kill for a trophy like that. Nice fish & nice picture too.
tritz18 reply :
Amazing fish, fight of a lifetime
mattm reply :
Holy crap!!!!! That is cool.
demonjd22 reply :
WOW, lets just leave it at, id be scared to put that thing in the boat with me lol. congrats on the GIANT muskie, and the WIN ;D
Dock Master reply :
That is an absolute GIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Matstone reply :
Incredible fish! Congrats to you. ;D
I have got to start throwing spinnerbaits. ;D
mrlitetackle reply :
congrats!!!!! and.....
WOW!!!!
Totally rockn' !!!!!!!!
Pond Hopper reply :
That sounds like one hell of a day JImzee. COngrats on the ski and the W.
fishinfiend reply :
That thing is HUGE!!!!
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
Very nice Jimzee. Congrats!
skunked_again reply :
says a lot for good gear too.
Tokyo Tony reply :
MAN!!! What a great day, and especially an awesome musky. Really nice picture too.
Chris at Tech reply :
A 41 lb kicker fish.
Nicely done 8-)
Fish Chris reply :
Holy $#%$ !!!
That is one of the most awesome trophy sportfish, of any species, that I've ever seen !
I am so freaking envious ! One things for sure, I'd be getting a fiberglass replica, for sure !
Congrats,
Fish
BassmanDan reply :
I've seen alligators that weren't that big!! Great story and UNBELIEVABLE CATCH...congats!
basser89 reply :
Congrats on the win and GREAT ski Jimzee!
That's a tough one to do on bass gear!
Tin reply :
@$#$%^&*(&^%##$@$$!
A win and a giant musky, hope you bought some lotto tickets too....
roadwarrior reply :
WOW!
That's the "BEST STORY" so far this year.
Man, fantastic pic, too!
8-)
Uncle Leo reply :
Awesome, simply awesome. Great job on using your gear, even with the right tackle a Musky that size is hard to control. IMHO that is what is so awesome using the gear to control a monster like that, not everyone can do it. Great JOB Jimzee!
KYntucky Warmouth reply :
QuoteHoly $#%$ !!!That is one of the most awesome trophy sportfish, of any species, that I've ever seen !
I am so freaking envious ! One things for sure, I'd be getting a fiberglass replica, for sure !
Congrats,
Fish
That was one of my first thoughts...after
Jimzee reply :
Thanks for the kind words guys and gals. I feel like I should let everyone know there is no way I could have landed this fish on my own. Pitchinkid was there the whole time beside of me doing everything he possibly could to ensure that beast didn't get tangled into the motors or anything else. He took a few battle scars on his hands from trying so hard to get her into the boat about a half dozen times.
On the last try, he was finally able to fit his hands in behind her gill plates and with a huge grunt, lifted her aboard. There is no way I would ever been able to do that on my own without harming or even possibly killing that beautiful fish. A huge thank you goes out from me to you buddy, you are a great fishing partner to have.
Not to mention in the final minutes of the tournament, he was still catching fish to cull the smaller ones we had. You da man!!
I Love BassResource reply :
GAH... You know, you guys told me about it, and I knew it was gonna be a stud, but seeing the pic.... unbelievable. That is a "perfect' fishing picture.
Congrats on the tournament win, I never really got to talk with you guys. You and AJ(pitchinkid) really are great sticks, I'm really happy for you two.
Next up... Stephens!!!
1inStripes reply :
Congrats Jimzee and Pitchinkid. Thats an awesome fish.
Bassin_Fin@tic reply :
Simply incredible! Stellar job landing that beast! You've obviously got some skills.
Add me to the jealous list! ;D
What kind of line were you using that was able to withstand such a brutal assault?
SMfisher reply :
congrats guys on your win!! great fish jimzee bet you had a great time fighting that monster, nice picture.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Forget fishing for bass this summer.
We need to go after those. Soon. Let me know and I will be on the first Friday bus to WV.
1inStripes reply :
What line were you using at the time for curiousity sake?
burleytog reply :
I'm not Jimzee, but it was Trilene 100% fluorocarbon 12 lb. test.
Jimzee reply :
QuoteI'm not Jimzee, but it was Trilene 100% fluorocarbon 12 lb. test.
Yep, that's what it was. A good drag system and good line went a long way.
.ghoti. reply :
Awesome muskie, Blaine.
Great win in your first tourny.
My candidate for Story of the Year.
thetr20one reply :
Great fish!! Congrats on the win!
slomoe reply :
QuoteMy candidate for Story of the Year.
x2.
Awesome fish!
Simp reply :
Wow with those red fins I first thought that was pithinkid!
Dude that's one huge fish and super congrats on that tourney. It took just one day with you guys to know I was with some awesome fisherman. I take it with all that prize money pitchinkid is going to make you get some carrot sticks or finally upgrade your reels to shimano. ;D
cart7t reply :
Blaine!! What a fish!!!
Oh and congrats on the T win. After watching you for a week you've got the persistence to fish tournaments that's for sure.
Bankbeater reply :
I think I saw that fish on MonsterQuest!!
Great catch!
swilly78 reply :
Just. Friggin. Awesome.
TrippyJai reply :
OH MY ***!!!!!!!! that thing is hugeee and beautiful as well... congrats.
Daniel A. reply :
...WOW. That's awesome. What a story. Congrats on the tourney win as well.
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