I took my father-in-law and brother-in-law fishing on Lewis and Clark (Yankton, SD) a couple of weeks ago and my brother-in-law, Tim hooked into this massive Paddlefish. It gave quite a battle on walleye gear but we finally got it in the boat. A quick photo and back she went. Seemed to swim off okay. They are such a cool fish. I thought I’d share a pic with you all. It’s the biggest fish Tim has ever caught by a long shot! 
Here’s the shot of father and son…
Wow, I’d just like to see one of those (aside from in the DNR pond), no matter how big…nice fish!
That is a giant. Congrats
That is a giant one Wade. Tell Tim CONGRATS!! 
I have a paddlefish tag for Oct. and I would love to tussle with one that big. 
Now THATS a fish! Damn! 
Whadya think something like that weighs?
WOW what a monster Congrats!!
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Now THATS a fish! Damn!
Whadya think something like that weighs?
Tough to say, Brian. My dad caught a 77-pounder in the 1970s. I don’t think this one is quite as long. They are really big around… there’s a lot of girth on these fish. I would guess somewhere between 50 and 70 pounds.
I was going to guess 70-75 pounds. Dad has pics of 80-90 pound fish from years ago.
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I was going to guess 70-75 pounds. Dad has pics of 80-90 pound fish from years ago.
That may be right, JD. I don’t know. She’s a big gal though!
Wow that is one giant paddle….. Congrats on that fish!
Layne Monroe
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