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Went out this weekend in search of some laker fun. Saturday was a slower day for catching. Had fish come thru on the vex every 5-15 minutes, I just couldn't figure out what they wanted. I used tubes, kasty's, other glow spoons, jigs, etc. Ended the day with 2 on the ice. I had fun tho so I said screw it and planned on going out again on Sunday. Went a little farther out than I did the day before and found a flat that was 80-90 feet that dropped off to about 120. Immediately had the same problem as the day before. Fish coming in and out. They did at least like the white tube and had a few hits on it. Active fish were suspended around 40 ft. Glad I had the vex. As the day wore on, the fishing slowed and I was growing annoyed. I glanced down at the vex to see another fish come in. This was a bigger fish tho. Took up 2 feet on the vex! Chased my tube down and the cat and mouse game was on. Took about 3 minutes but she finally took it. The hook set was good and I got her coming up. About 20 ft off the bottom she said screw you and took about 50ft of line as she swam away. No fight just slowly pulled the drag out. My heart is now racing! 5 minutes later I finally see her flash down the hole and she is HUGE! Now my hands and feet are shaking. Finally get her to the bottom of the ice and she still wont give in. Get her up the hole and on the ice and this is what I have to show for it.

She is over 30" long and 10" tall. My guess was 15 lbs.
Got a few good pics...no selfies with her tho. Then got her back in the water.

The release pic.
I have a video as well but im not sure how to upload it. Hope you enjoy the pics!

She is over 30" long and 10" tall. My guess was 15 lbs.
Got a few good pics...no selfies with her tho. Then got her back in the water.

The release pic.
I have a video as well but im not sure how to upload it. Hope you enjoy the pics!