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These guys don't hit a worm like a bluegill- I almost didn't know he was there:
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After I felt him and set the hook, I knew he was there. He fought tooth and nail! He was a little better than 11"- what would you estimate he weighs?
Nice catch NRA thats a great cracker,I would say she would be around a pound maybe even a little heavier because she looks very fat!!They do fight great makes ya wanna catch a few more huh ;). She going in the frying pan???
Yep- my wife caught a couple smaller ones around 8" or so, they are definitely going to be rolled in cornmeal:)
That is a nice one! Congrats.
Don't know a lot about catching them but I have had my best luck with worms on the bottom and it is hard to detect a bite. But they are worth it.
Nice one!
Shellcrackers rule!
Nice catch! Still haven't got one that size. We use mostly crickets. ☺
That is a nice one...I've caught a lot of those using worms....None as big at that one...Congrats to you...
Shellcrackers are "IMO" pound for pound the best fighting fish in the water. I have caught them on several differnet type baits but nothing beats a fat juicy pink fished on the bottom during late April or early May.
Real good catch! the ones i catch here on old hickory hit harder than a blue gill if you aint watching your pole u might lose it.