Donfish was set to arrive around noon, and I only have a few more days before I have to start my new job... i.e, no more vacation. Santee Lakes had their final stocking and they usually put in some quality fish, so I headed out early to do a little pre-Bat Fight soak... only with 2# test. One of the stocked lakes was packed... The other was totally empty, so I went to the empty one.
It was a great morning and I missed a couple of bites early. I was getting bummed, when i saw my rod load up and just start SCREAMING OUT! It was pretty damn big and I was sure I had my trophy trout for the year, especially since it hit powerbait! Basically fighting a big fish on 2# is just trying not to have your line break the entire time over actually fighting them.. LOL
To my surprise, and a little dismay, a super long cat came up! It weighed 6.94 on the scale. Not bad for 2#!
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Not long later and I get another hit on the powerbait rod, but this one felt like a bigger trout this time! Sure enough it was!
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4.82#
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I then get another on the next cast, but this one was so small compared to the first trout that I thought they may have stocked this size just to feed the bass.
Best news was when I fileted it, the meat was beautiful and orange!
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Well, I called it quits and ran home to meet up with Donfish. I have to say it was a great way to start the weekend and now I have some filets for the smoker!!
Thanks for reading!
Gorgeous color meat, glad you made the best of your time off
Couple of real nice fish there to start your weekend. Pretty fillets too.
Looks like great smoker meat, Scooby snacks for next week 8)
that cat had to be a blast