2009 Flathead Photo Thread

  • Shack
    Posts: 38
    June 5, 2009 at 9:24 pm #781825

    That is a nice flat Dan

    BrianK and Larry thanks!

    Actually Brian I do not think I do. Maybe a couple weeks back but now I do not think I do. When using 11.875″ suckers, and sinking the bait right in structure, you would think 6ozs is needed just to keep the sucker in place. It does not move with 6ozs but I feel it would not move right now with 5 or maybe even 4. All I can say though is when the sucker started to perk up before the flat grabbed it, 3oz’s would have been drug right in the snag . I also have cornered the market in 6oz bank sinkers (got a tray full ) and have been keeping my 3, 4, 5 no-rolls, banks and flats for other locations (which I am limited on at the moment).

    I am from Princeton MN sir and this flat was caught on the MN river.

    Thanks again guys!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 5, 2009 at 10:03 pm #781838

    Quote:

    When using 11.875″ suckers, and sinking the bait right in structure

    …and pulling a 50 out is impressive! Nothing like PowerPro in that case!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 8, 2009 at 9:00 pm #782360

    Don’t tell me! 50 pounds right?

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    June 8, 2009 at 9:32 pm #782364

    My old rusty spring scale showed 60…

    But it may need to be re-calibrated

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    June 9, 2009 at 4:42 am #782516

    Did you measure it or did you use a scale on it?

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    June 9, 2009 at 4:47 am #782517

    Anyone know if Pete is 20 feet tall or not?

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    June 9, 2009 at 10:26 am #782601

    Quote:

    Anyone know if Pete is 20 feet tall or not?

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    June 9, 2009 at 6:33 pm #782633

    Berkley Glow Stick “MH” strikes again!

    Flatheads are measured in POUNDS not inches..and this one is a 40 POUNDER…. Personal Best For Jerry!…

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 9, 2009 at 6:57 pm #782637

    Congates Jerry!!

    Just think, it would have been a 50 if caught on a black rod.

    Very nice fish and photo!

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    June 10, 2009 at 1:37 am #782766

    Pete, stop trying to move in on my fish!

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    June 11, 2009 at 9:17 pm #783345

    A juvenile from your guys’ perspective, but tons of fun on light tackle.

    31″, 15 lbs 7 oz, Lake Wissota

    steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    June 11, 2009 at 11:58 pm #783404

    2009 has turned into a great flathead year on the St Croix and we have a lot of season left to go. I’ve got these 4 nice fish this spring plus a number of smaller ones.
    25 lbs – 21 May 09
    46 lbs – 22 May 09
    40 lbs+ – 26 May 09
    41 lbs – 4 June 09



    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    June 17, 2009 at 3:34 am #784493

    Thank you John “WWG”…

    30.24384 Pounder!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 17, 2009 at 4:00 am #784508

    Nice Gary!

    (and on a black rod too! )

    Shack
    Posts: 38
    June 18, 2009 at 11:52 pm #785032

    Quote:

    30.24384 Pounder

    Nice flat PB WWG’s boat give out another nice fish.

    Steve has cluster of some very nice flats going their. TOW=Fish

    whittsend
    Posts: 2389
    June 20, 2009 at 5:34 am #785356

    Thought I’d throw this photo in this thread as well. 34 lbs, 40″. Nice little fight on light walleye jigging tackle. Good surprise for my buddy to get a “bonus” PB flathead while trying to put a few eyes in the boat.

    Thanks to Jason Halfen for an excellent day on the water! If anyone is looking for a VERY educational day on the water, book the professor. Thanks again!!

    Mike

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 20, 2009 at 5:40 am #785355

    Looks like she’s made out of glass!

    whittsend
    Posts: 2389
    June 20, 2009 at 5:46 am #785357

    We joked around about getting a replica mount made, but it actually would be a pretty sweet little work of art for the bar room!! Sink a bottle opener in the maw, and you’re all set!

    troy_blackstad
    Hastings MN
    Posts: 263
    June 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm #785401

    First time out this year. 20lbs 34″.. PB so far.

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    June 21, 2009 at 4:16 am #785432

    I bet that was Fun Black and you were probably thinking state record Walleye for few seconds eh?..

    Last nights Fishy!

    Edit… one of those pics that make it look Bigger than it is. Hanson taught me well… it’s around 30 Pounds.

    troy_blackstad
    Hastings MN
    Posts: 263
    June 21, 2009 at 1:43 pm #785460

    I was sure it was a cat, and it was double the size of last years biggest. oh wait only one last year.. That one you have there is nice.

    larry_haugh
    MN
    Posts: 1767
    June 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm #785486

    Quote:

    Now this one from Tonight…. was really Big 42 X 29 … 41 and change for the poundage crowd!

    Man…. Pier your on a hot streak….. If that one was a Moores contest fish that could put you in the running!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 21, 2009 at 4:14 pm #785490

    Nice Fish Gary!

    …and more proof that there are some awesome fish to be had shore fishing!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 21, 2009 at 4:53 pm #785465

    Yikes!!

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    June 21, 2009 at 6:01 pm #785466

    Now this one from Tonight…. was really Big 42 X 29 … 41 and change for the poundage crowd!


    aanderud
    Posts: 221
    June 21, 2009 at 10:15 pm #785479

    Gary, you’re on fire this year. Nice fish all around!

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    June 23, 2009 at 11:56 pm #786139

    Yo Pier! YEEEAAAAHHH BAAAABY!!!

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