Total amateur move!

[Lard Almighty]

It doesn't matter how long you've been fishing, we all have days like that from time to time. Just keep at it, you'll have your lunker someday.

[Eskimo]

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Great post. I agree that social media has changed the way we deal with catch & release.

These are my thoughts when I hook a big bass:

1) Oh please, just let me see it.

2) C'mon, If I touch the leader it counts as a 'catch'!

3) Wow - this is big! I have to post it on Facebook.

4) Where is my phone?

5) Okay, don't get the phone wet or drop it in the water (again). The replacement cost is over $600.

6) (Camera is on -fish out of water) Is the whole fish in the frame? Is my face in the frame? What the hell am I wearing? Should I take off my glasses? Should I smile?

7) Where is the sun? I don't want the sun the be hind me when I shoot the pic. Do I need to spin the kayak to get the sun right?

8) Decent. One more pic. Okay.

9) Now, we release the fish.






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[rob]

Hah that's a pretty good list.

For me, getting a picture is all about being able to show it to my dad. I think it's the only thing I can do that makes him think he didn't fail miserably with me!! haha

[Bottomfeeder]

Thanks.for the encouragement guys! I learned long ago the importance of being able to laugh at yourself. I will be back at it
this evening!