Well, I had a nice day again at mountlake, I had the BBQ out, tried to sneak in a few Sam Adams, spoke to some cute ladies,(I really only wanted to kill time before the game started). The Highlight of the day was that the Boats/Ships/Canoes/Kayaks/Paddleboards/Dingies/Personal floatation devices were out in full force and I just happend to catch one today! It was a HUGE 50+ft. ship which just so happend to get within 20ft. of the shore (I bet his depth sensors were banging like pots and pans!) anyways, there were a few others there watching and I called it out "what is this guy doing? this guy is gonna run right over my line"...................Zweeeeeeeeee! drag started screaming! I pulled out the knife and cut it quick. @#&*($%^&!!!! that was brand new braided line, and expensive too, I lost about 150ft. The only thing that gave me a chuckle was when he gets to dock and has to untangle it from his screw!

I did however get ahold of a nice Smallmouth which I had to keep 'cause I got him deep inside and didnt want to risk throwing him back, plus THIS WAS MY BIGGEST AND BESTEST SMALLMOUTH!......EVAR!!!!
I know its not big but i'm a panfish guy, a little trout here, a little blugill there. Safe to say it is my personal best Smallmouth Bass. Well I gotta get to cleaning this fish and get some new line on my reel. Whew! I had alot of action today.........I'm tired!

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