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  1. 08-06-2008 #1
    matthew32677
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    Big Rockfish

    This was caught at the Caney Fork behind the Industrial Park at Gordonsville. It weighed 46lbs. 4ozs. This thing was the best rod and reel fight I have ever had.
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    Re: Big Rockfish

    thats what im talking about right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    was he caught on live, or artificial?
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    Re: Big Rockfish

    I caught him on a 9" perch colored Rapala. Yes, old school still works
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    Re: Big Rockfish

    Nice fish! I don't think I have seen a 9" bait! That's bigger than some of the bass I catch.
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    Re: Big Rockfish

    Quote Originally Posted by matthew32677 View Post
    This was caught at the Caney Fork behind the Industrial Park at Gordonsville. It weighed 46lbs. 4ozs. This thing was the best rod and reel fight I have ever had.
    Heck of a striper buddy, WTG.
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    Re: Big Rockfish

    man I bet that fish put a spankin on ya LOL nice fish.
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    Re: Big Rockfish

    He took 25 min. to get in. Made me a believer in 50lb Spider Wire.
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    Awesome fish,i couldnt imagine getting ahold of one like that in alot of current.
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