pool 4 Friday – first timer!

We met the much heralded Steve at Everts around 7:30 friday and made our maiden voyage onto pool 4. Along with a LOT of other boats I might add. Anyway, Steve gave us some solid tips and it was pretty steady until we had to leave around 1:30. I used my beginners luck for the pool by being lucky enough to connect with a 28 1/2″ piggy around 1 near the vermillion hole. She had a girth of 20+” and was full of eggs. It was nice to see her swim away. I will try to attach a photo, but don’t hold your breath. I just want to thank all the regulars on the board for some great advice, and to let them know I will be back to enjoy more of the pool soon.

Wow, Nice Fish!! Way to go, and great first post.

Jon J.

Great looking fish and welcome abord to the group.

Nice Eye And Welcome to FTR.

That’s a pig! It looks even bigger than 28 1/2″. Way to go! Vern

hi Jigtugger, yes I agree that is a very good first post, pictures and all. good job. what were you jigging with/ or using to net the ol girl, what other fish did you catch that day. way to go. Jack.

Nice Eye. looks like you have the river fever now way to go!!!! Fear no fish!!!

Great fish! And a great big THANK YOU for releasing her.

I got her on a pink 1/2 oz airplane jig and a fathead in about 22 feet of water. We caught 11 total for the morning, with 5 others between 15″ and 21″. Two of those 5 were sauger including a 18″ and the 21″. Oh yeah, one sheepie in the 8 pound range too! Thanks for the warm welcome from all of you.

*oooooooooh* that Steve…. he KNEW where that 28+ fish was and didnt tell MEEEEEE????? man… thats it… gonna have to give him the 3rd degree…. strapped to the chair, hot lights in the face…. brass knuckles… ya know.. the usual!! and when Im done… I might even ask him some questions about where the fish are!!

(by the way… nice hearin from ya jigtugger! great fish!)

Jigtugger, glad you had a successful trip! I 2nd or 3rd or where ever we are on releasing that fish! I can’t take much credit for that fish, cuz I KNOW I didn’t tell you to fish 28 feet of water with a airplane jig and minnow!!!! Nonetheless, you connected. Welcome to the board and good fishin!