[JKTrevecca]

Back to work today after fishing for 3 full days for striped bass. My brother in law from Missouri was with me and we had a blast. Bait was difficult to come by in the early mornings. On our first day I spent 5 hours throwing my net to obtain 29 baits. It paid off within 20 minutes of fishing when we caught a 20 pounder. An 18 pounder followed shortly after and then a small 5-6 pounder and a white bass. Day 2 started with a 21 pounder, a 6 pound walleye that is in the fridge now, and then in high-sun, middle of the afternoon, on a small bait in the middle of the channel the big one hit. Jon grabbed the rod and lost about 1/2 his spool before I started to follow it with the boat while taking video. The planer board release didn't pop loose so the fish was pulling the planer board everywhere which actually helped slow her down significantly. I believe the fight was about 4 minutes long when he got her in the boat. 42 pounds - 41 inches long - about 29-30 inches girth. Jon took her home to Missouri where his taxidermist will mount her. He also took a shad to use in the mount to re-create the strike.

Most of the photos and video were on his phone but here is a photo of the big fish and the 6 pound walleye.

Good times. It's beautiful out there. I'm exhausted but eager to go back!