"thats the one" finally

"Thats the one" is all could say. Wentto local private pond that i do most my crappie fishing at and man im glad i decided to go down this evening. Me and a buddy went down with a bucket of minnows to fish from the shore. With no expectations at all, land this fish the first 15 min. And the first fish. Just lucky for sure. It weighed 3.9lbs. And was 18.5inches long. I couldn't believe it. Been trying hard for a while now. The fish was released back after weight and measured. And bunch of pics. Man what a fish.

Congrats, glad you returned it.

WOW! The release even makes it better, the genes will carry on.

What a fish!! Congrats.

that's a very nice fish

Very nice. Would you venture a guess on the acreage of the pond? I know ponds grow some real big crappie. Thanks for sharing. May be a while before you land
another one like that. Worth having a replica made of that one.

Lifetime crappie right there. Congrats and great job on the release.

You ain't kidden. That is the one! Good grief! Great job! CF

I still cant believe it. That fish in a 8-10 acre pond, on a warm summer day, from the shore. Heck when i hooked him my line was first tangled around a stump by the bank. Never saw the bobber go down. And was not even worried. Just casually untandled my line, thinking it was a small bass. When i saw what it was i just started freaking and praying. Chances i landed fish were slim after pulling it through brush and on a steep bank. Im still in shock. First citation crappie. I think i set the bar high on topping that one.

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Originally Posted by fishead001

I think i set the bar high on topping that one.

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:Rofl :Rofl :Rofl :Rofl :Rofl

In Louisiana if it is 3.9 lbs it would be a state record. If it is 3lb 9 oz it would be number 2. That is white or black crappie. That is a beauty and think if it was a female and someone catches it full of eggs next spring.

Great Googily Moogily! Nice fish. Congrats.

You really set the bar real high on that one, congradulations on a lifetime catch. Awsome job with the release as well.

Anyone know a good taxidermist do do a replica in the richond area? Thanks

Take your time,there will be a sportsman show soon and you can see for yourself the kind of work they do. A pic is OK but seeing with your own eyes,#1. I've used the fellow across front the Sandston P.O. in the past but don't know if he does replicas. He's done a fish for me that is 20+YO in my garage and still looks good. Been in business long time. Check out a bunch, I'm sure you will find 1 to fit the bill.

Gona use bubba denton with fish art tax. He did a smallmouth bass of mine back in 97. Highly recommended.

Wow what a slab, congrats on the catch and release, thanks for sharing.

WOW!!!! Amazing fish! Good job man......luck or not, that's your fish! I bet you couldn't take your eyes of her. Again, congrats man...that's something to be proud of!

I know you were grinning from ear to ear. I would be. What a fish. Congrats to you.

Incredible...congrats

Monster slab! Congrats.

I had my replica made by Buba Denton as well, he does really nice work. I'm sure you'll be happy.