Skuke 2012 Thread

[Schuylkill_Flats]

Let's see how Holy Saturday goes....

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Good Luck to all on the river!

[CatKong]

Went out on solo trip last night, around 11 i was able to pull in a 14# flat. immediately after that my other setup started screaming which would bring in a 10# channie. all caught on cut. not a bad night.

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[Schuylkill_Flats]

Went out with my two buddy's who never went catfishing before, My buddy asked me what it's like and I replied to him, "You're in for a treat."

went out from 8-12.

Around 11:20ish, we had 4 missed runs including a very nice strong one. I was demoralized. I didn't want to take my friends out and get skunked on their first trip; so we just laid back enjoying the full moon and talking about what we're doing for Easter. Around 11:45 my Abu Black Cat reel started clicking, which had also been the reel that I missed the strong run on. I let him run for a moment then set the hook hard. He was pulling out line at a vigorous pace thinking it was a big channel death roll. I told my friend to keep an eye on the bank to see if he's near and that was followed by a big old flathead tail whip. I then banked the fish on the bank, still unaware of what I may have hooked into. When I gotta closer I saw a big old head that resembled my 31# back in August, I grabbed the jaw and threw him on the scale...

It was my new PB of 34 pounds!

I was dumbfounded I was able to find him, in these low water and water temperature conditions; but sure as Hell not complaining.

My friends couldn't believe the size of the big flathead, So I took a few pics of them holding him.

After all the glory shots I revived him threw a bait fish in his mouth and he took off.

My Holy Saturday was well spent.

[RebelMan]

Went out with my two buddy's who never went catfishing before, My buddy asked me what it's like and I replied to him, "You're in for a treat."

went out from 8-12.

Around 11:20ish, we had 4 missed runs including a very nice strong one. I was demoralized. I didn't want to take my friends out and get skunked on their first trip; so we just laid back enjoying the full moon and talking about what we're doing for Easter. Around 11:45 my Abu Black Cat reel started clicking, which had also been the reel that I missed the strong run on. I let him run for a moment then set the hook hard. He was pulling out line at a vigorous pace thinking it was a big channel death roll. I told my friend to keep an eye on the bank to see if he's near and that was followed by a big old flathead tail whip. I then banked the fish on the bank, still unaware of what I may have hooked into. When I gotta closer I saw a big old head that resembled my 31# back in August, I grabbed the jaw and threw him on the scale...

It was my new PB of 34 pounds!

I was dumbfounded I was able to find him, in these low water and water temperature conditions; but sure as Hell not complaining.

My friends couldn't believe the size of the big flathead, So I took a few pics of them holding him.

After all the glory shots I revived him threw a bait fish in his mouth and he took off.

My Holy Saturday was well spent.

Nice Job! 34lbs is awesome and so is the feeling of beating your pb.

[catman30]

Congrats on a new PB, E-Rock

[Pennsylvaniacatchaser]

Congrats Eric on the PB Flathead!

[WhiskerWacker]

Way to go, Nothing is better than a new PB! Great fish!

[Blacky]

Went out with my two buddy's who never went catfishing before, My buddy asked me what it's like and I replied to him, "You're in for a treat."

went out from 8-12.

Around 11:20ish, we had 4 missed runs including a very nice strong one. I was demoralized. I didn't want to take my friends out and get skunked on their first trip; so we just laid back enjoying the full moon and talking about what we're doing for Easter. Around 11:45 my Abu Black Cat reel started clicking, which had also been the reel that I missed the strong run on. I let him run for a moment then set the hook hard. He was pulling out line at a vigorous pace thinking it was a big channel death roll. I told my friend to keep an eye on the bank to see if he's near and that was followed by a big old flathead tail whip. I then banked the fish on the bank, still unaware of what I may have hooked into. When I gotta closer I saw a big old head that resembled my 31# back in August, I grabbed the jaw and threw him on the scale...

It was my new PB of 34 pounds!

I was dumbfounded I was able to find him, in these low water and water temperature conditions; but sure as Hell not complaining.

My friends couldn't believe the size of the big flathead, So I took a few pics of them holding him.

After all the glory shots I revived him threw a bait fish in his mouth and he took off.

My Holy Saturday was well spent.

Congrats on fighting through the full moon, cold/windy night, and shallow-azz water.

[Romo]

I've fished literally every night for a week and have 2 runs and 2 fish to show for it. I've had at least 2 trout every time out and my only bites have come on that. Back at it tonight but trying radical new measures. I can sense the 40 is close. Its actually become a lot of fun fishing when I am NOT getting bites. Makes every one that much more important and exciting.

[rhyder4195]

I think the wife and I are headed out for our first flathead adventure this weekend. From what people are saying on here, they are biting. I'm just wondering if I can catch sunnies for bait. Will post pictures and a report, that is if there's anything to picture. Gotta get the poles, reels and gear in order -- I see a shopping spree coming.