[LMHart]

The bite in Central Oklahoma has been off. At least for me. Finally managed my first decent size cat of the year. It hit a bluegill head about 11:30 am on an overcast day. Almost lost the pole. I had it propped up on a five gallon bucket as the wife and I were packing up. I was reeling in another pole when it took off towards the water and all I could say was... Look at that pole (wife screamed get it! lol). Well I must have been half asleep when I tossed it out because I never engaged the spool after casting and it bird-nested on me. I was forced to land it by pulling the line through the 11ft pole, it was further complicated by it being close to 150 yds off shore. Long battle but fun.

 

[tightline_69]

Always have the most fun, when you least expect it. Nice catch. The Penn reel makes the fish look classy.:good::laugh1:

 

[Poppa]

The old failed to enguage trick. Been there done that.LOL

 

[bownero]

Congrats on your 1st. Cat of the year Mark!! Sounds like you got lucky, considering the circumstances. A few years back, I witnessed over 4 rods and reels go into the water, because of WIPERS grabbing the bait. One gal was sitting reading a book, with the rod and reel between her legs and all of a sudden it was gone forever in the water. All I could do was laugh and see the expression on her face!! lol. need to use more common sense while fishing sometimes!!