on a whim

[Huntindave McCann]

Hi everyone,

I was doing chores around the house today and needed to refill a few gas cans. Seeing as how I have to cross the river to get to the gas station, I threw my fishing rod into the truck as well. Stopped by the river on my way home and tied on a "Thin Fin" crank bait for a few casts. First spot just below the dam yielded nothing so I moved about a block downstream.

Half a dozen casts later I caught and released a small Northern. Six casts later, a larger fish hit my crank bait. I reeled the fish in towards shore when it suddenly made a strong run, leaving a wake as it went. Oh, another Northern, only this one was much larger.

She made another strong run and I began to wonder if I'd lose her. In and out my line went as she jumped and pulled against the drag. The battle lasted a few minutes before I managed to get her to shore. Grabbed her behind the head with my free hand and the rest is history.

She weighed in at 8lbs. 2 ounces which is a good fish for my area. Measured 36 inches on the fish board.

I guess it paid off to follow my whim and stop for a few casts.

 

[Dave Shady Larsen]

Nice work!

 

[Al Hansen]

Dave, I like how you prepared yourself for that big trip to the gas station. Well done!
Al

 

[Bob M]

Nice fish Dave but is blaze orange required by law to fish in Iowa....LOL

 

[Geo Kaiser]

Bob,
dave probably had his gun with him in case he ran across a stray Pheasant !!
He's like a good Boy Scout always prepared

 

[greg setter]

Nice fish Dave.

 

[TimJ]

Nice fish Dave. When I can get them they are my fish of choice to eat.
The walleyes have been biting all around here but I haven't had a chance to get after them... maybe tomorrow evening I'll go make a few casts on a whim.

Tim

 

[Neil Schrieber]

Nice fish.. neil

 

[Dani]

Pretty Fish Dave!!!!!!

Very Pretty Fish!

Not a bad fish at all for a whim fish

Dani

 

[Eric Patterson]

Northern Gar?

 

[MLBob Furia]

Round that up to 37" Dave.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Nice work!

Dave,
Thanks but I'd hardly call it work.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Dave, I like how you prepared yourself for that big trip to the gas station. Well done!
Al

Al,

Doesn't everyone take a fishing pole to the gas station?

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Nice fish Dave but is blaze orange required by law to fish in Iowa....LOL

Bob,

When I go after them,,,,,,,,,, it is considered "hunting". :>)

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Bob,
dave probably had his gun with him in case he ran across a stray Pheasant !!
He's like a good Boy Scout always prepared

George,

Always a good thing to be prepared.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Nice fish Dave.

Greg,

Thanks, she was fun to battle.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Nice fish Dave. When I can get them they are my fish of choice to eat.
The walleyes have been biting all around here but I haven't had a chance to get after them... maybe tomorrow evening I'll go make a few casts on a whim.

Tim,

There will be several fine meals thanks to my whim.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Nice fish.. neil

Thanks, Neil. See you over on the Mississippi in a few weeks.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Pretty Fish Dave!!!!!!

Very Pretty Fish!

Not a bad fish at all for a whim fish

Dani,

My thoughts too! I've seen a few pretty ones from your postings also.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Northern Gar?

Eric,

Seems I will have to take you fishing a time or two so as to improve your fish id skills. :>) :>) Northen Gar indeed! Harumfff