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9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 28th, 2008, 8:09 pm
by Littoral
Didn't actually boat one. I don't mind because the memory is cool enough.
Dog Island Shoal, east end, shallow.
The first one I hooked I saw strike laterally and I guessed big Spanish, but it looked really big. I've caught a 32" Spanish on topwater but this fish was ripping line so fast I thought I'd get spooled. I was using a light rig (2500 Saros) but with a full spool of 10lb braid I had enough line to gain ground line after the first long run. It came off right at the boat. I didn't get a good look at it but guessed really big Spanish or maybe a King.
The KIng confirmation came later when one launched about eight feet out of the water trying to strike a plug. :o Unbelievable. Since we could see the whole fish we estimated at least 36 inches. The launch happened three different times with 7 or 8 other times getting lateral strikes. My buddy had the only other hook-up and got cut shortly into the fight.
Awesome stuff. I did catch a lot of Spanish with two measuring 27 inches.
I kayaked for 2 hours Saturday afternoon and did decent on Redfish (25") and trout.
Hadn't been for quite awhile, hallelujah, hallelujah hallelujah.
Species list for the two days:
Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Grouper
Bluefish
Black Sea Bass
Spanish
Ladyfish
Wrasse
Leatherjacket
Bluerunner
Kings, sort of
No Lizardfish :D

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 28th, 2008, 8:12 pm
by birddog
Awesome Lit. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 28th, 2008, 8:14 pm
by WaltDawg
Nice weekend!

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 28th, 2008, 10:18 pm
by JSFrazier
nice report and good catches!

oh yeh waltdawg... sorry my boys had to do you like that sat night. roll tide!

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 5:30 am
by tin can
Heck of a weekend, Lit. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 7:21 am
by Barhopr
Wow, what a list! Sounds like a great trip Lit.

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 7:24 am
by Talltails
Pretty cool, Lit. Glad you got your string stretched :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 7:46 am
by Chalk
:thumbup: :thumbup: Nice trip Lit

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 7:50 am
by whitebc
Good deal!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 8:45 am
by jsuber
Nice list

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 9:24 am
by caseycook
Good deal Lit! Good to hear your back on the water again.

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 2:49 pm
by flounderpounder
Great report Lit, its good to hear from you. :thumbup: :beer:

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 29th, 2008, 4:53 pm
by Jumptrout51
Sounds like a real fun day Lit. Good job.

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 30th, 2008, 9:09 am
by Sir reel
You'd of been tough ta beat in a "most species" event. Well done :thumbup: :D

Re: 9/27-28 Lanark, Topwater Kings

Posted: September 30th, 2008, 8:43 pm
by Supa Fly
Sounds like a great day Lit. I'd have loved to see those kings airing out! :thumbup: :thumbup: