We were guessing it was around 40 – 50 lbs but some of you might have a better idea.

Brian~

Just wanted to thank you for posting these pictures for us – not sure if I could figure that out. I did however figure out how to get that picture as me

Kristin

OK – Here’s the story:)

Our day started out by us razzin each other and betting who was going to catch the biggest fish…..

We were up in front of the Vermillion fishing for walleye’s last Saturday – Mike was way out fishing me (of course!). So I reminded him that I was going to catch the big fish of the day then….it wasn’t but 10 minutes later I was jigging just off bottom and UGH I got a snag I told Mike…so I’m pulling on it and pulling on it – then you will never guess what happend – the snag shook it’s head!!! WOW I said, this isn’t a snag it’s a fish – I couldn’t believe it!

So it took about 45 minutes to get it up to the surface for these pictures – every time we would think we were making progress the drag would go zooming out again and again. My arm and wrist were getting quite sore by this time and finally we got it up to the surface – WOWIE – that is the biggest fish I have ever caught, hooked right in the upper lip. We weren’t quite sure how to get it in the boat for pictures…too big for the net and all. So Greg tells Mike to grab it’s lower jaw/lip and hoist it up that way – worked perfect!!!

I was fishing with 6lb test and a cotton candy colored paddletail – AMAZING – what a great day out fishing!

While fighting the beast we were lucky to spend some time visiting with Greg “Vandy” and he was kind enough take these pictures and send them to us – THANK YOU GREG!!!

Happy Fishing,

Kristin

Count me in! This would be great!

This would be awesome!

Here’s my entry!

nubbinbuck:

I know what you are saying – it could have been a lot worse. I haven’t heard any updates since the last one that I posted here so I continue to pray that she will have a full recovery.

Kristin

I know the family sure appreciates all the prayers that you are sending out to them. I just got another update on Barb – she underwent surgery yesterday to pin some of the broken bones in her legs and is expected to go thru another sugery today. It sounds like most of her injuries are to her lower extremities (Legs and Hips). She is expected to remain at the hopsital in Marshfield for several weeks yet and then will be transferred closer to home to finish her recovery at a hospital near her family.

Below is a brief that appeared in the Wausau Daily Herald:
HOLTON – A Minnesota man was killed Monday in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway F.

Jon C. Nord, 41, and his passenger, Barbara Ann Nord, 42, both of Zumbrota, Minn., were thrown from their motorcycle when it crashed into a vehicle driven by Verna V. Dallmann, 75, of Unity. Dallmann had pulled onto Highway 29 after stopping at a stop sign, according to a Marathon County Sheriff’s Department report.
Jon Nord was pronounced dead at the scene. Barbara Ann Nord was transported to Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield and was in the intensive care unit as of Monday night. Dallmann was not injured.

I was shocked to find out this morning (after reading this post last night) that this couple in the accident were people that we know and have ridden motorcycle with in the past. The only thing that I know right now is that she is still in the hospital and I do not know her condition. I hope to get an update later this morning.

I also know that all of your prayers for their family would be greatly appreciated! What a tragic event that will change the course of many lives.