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Tapps Lake Report
Pierce County, WA

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06/25/2007
Bottom Fishing From Boat
Smallmouth Bass
None
Black
Plastics
Morning
07/03/2007
3
543

I was out at Tapps and fished for tiger muskies for the first 2 hours and then switched over to the drop shot rig for bass. While using a 5'9" spin rod with 6 lb maxima I got slammed. Turns out a smallmouth about 11" took my worm and a tiger muskie about 15 Lbs. took him. So, off to the races. The TM refused to turn him loose so after 5-6 runs I put him in the net. Took a picture and released him. I thought the bass was dead but apparently he was so terrified he couldn't move. When I put him in the live well he started swimming so I left him there for about an hour to rest and then turned him loose. CNR'D 5 bass the TM and a trout, not bad for a rookie.


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KUP
7/7/2007 8:34:00 PM
Thanks for turning 'em loose, TSULLY31.
You are on the right track. Just try to keep them in the water except for a short pix.
Injury is higher if they are floppin' around in the bottom of a boat (to them AND you!!)

Big net and protective gloves really help, too.

But you ain't no rookie any more! Congats on a nice fish!
Bet you're hooked, now, eh?

LOL
TSULLY31
7/7/2007 8:55:00 PM
KUP
Thanks for the comments. No doubt a good idea to keep them in the water. Was fishing by myself and the best way to get a picture seemed to be a gentle removal from the net, the fish stayed still on the deck and allowed me the release without any thrashing. Just got the linde protective gloves, Ya the addiction is just like the steelhead jones. Just keeps getting more intense every time I see a new picture on this site, Nothing better than a good tussle and a successful release. This fishery is such a great opportunity to cnr a trophy fish right in our backyard I sure don't want to injure any fish. Thanks again
TSULLY
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