Kerr 1/21

[Rookie12]

Me and Yadkin Catman went up to Kerr today to do some looking and try to do some catching. The day started off with a 3am run to high rock for some fresh bait. 3 throws of the 10 ft. net and I had enough bait for 5 boats. Off to Kerr we go. We got to the ramp at Longwood right at daybreak as planned and were met with cold, wet and more cold and wet. We toughed it out and headed down to an area I had looked at on the map to fish. After a litle bit of looking we anchor down on spot #1. We caught a 5 lb. blue and Bubba had a hawg pull off on him after about a 2 minute battle...no big fish yet, but good to know for the icebowl. We head off to spot #2 after doing a little R & D in the new area we're fishing. We get anchored down and got fish pecking at the rods in a matter of minutes. I landed another blue about 5 lb. and then a rod gets the 'ol slow bend goin'. I stuck the fish and handed it to Bubba and he landed his PB blue that weighed 25 lb.....best one I've got yet out of Kerr. Not 2 minutes later another rod gets buried to the water with the fish peeling line off the reel before I could get to it. I grab the rod and set the hook and the line breaks.....Grrr!! We were fishing around some wood so I guess that's just part of it. We landed a few more smaller blues from 5 to 13 lb. and called it a day after hitting another few spots. Good day on the water, but a LOOOONNNNGGGGG day!!!

[catfishrus]

Congrates on the PB bubba. You fellows doing good. Its just a matter of time and you will be on top. Good luck in the ICE BOWL.

[jerry9497]

I might need you to bring me bait when you come chris, I'm not taking any, Im hopeing I can catch some.

[logjam]

Congrates on the new PB,Bubba

[Rookie12]

Jerry, i will bring plenty of shad with me. Some of the other NC locals are bringing some "other" bait with them for the NC team. Catching bait at Kerr shouldn't be a problem. Sometimes it takes a while to find it, but when you find it, it is thick. I marked a ton of bait all over the lake today. Call me sometime before you hed up and I'll put you on the bait I know about. Our best fish today came on BIG baits.

[wtjordan84]

Sounds like ya had a pretty good day out there Rookie!! Glad you got into some decent fish. And I'll bet ya'll slept real good that night too!
And Jerry, I am planning on bringing a good amount of bait as well, so let me know if you still need some the day before the tourney as I will be making a run by Falls Lake.

[YadkinCatman]

Thanks for the congrats guys,but i call shananigans on you guys using colored graphs with gps/di/si.I see why i get my butt kicked those things are the chit.First time i ever seen one in action on the water and i have to say Rookie knows what he's doing with that thing.I learned some good stuff so if and when i ever get one i'll know a little about it.I had a great time and my butt was dragging after only a hour and half sleep the night before and pulling a 30lb anchor stuck in a foot of clay all day.Kerr is a nice lake with some big fish.Thanks Rookie for the trip and and the new pb blue.I hope to top that at tillery on the 4th.lol.Hoped to use some of the knowledge from kerr to do it.Tight lines.

[jerry9497]

congrats on finding fish chris, congrats on a PB Bubba

[Rookie12]

Bubba, you're welcome on my boat anytime man. You mad a fine anchor puller and fish catcher yesterday..lol. We had fun and yes, the fancy electronics make life easier. You don't need them, but darn they make it easier and are a time saver.

[beastmaster704]

congrats on getting on some fish Chris and congrats on the PB Bubba !

[Mintaka3]

Congrats to you both!! I imagine you were ticked when the line broke , it happens to the best. How much did you estimate the linesnapper to weigh?

[theolfatcat]

Congrats on the PB! Hmmm! Sounds like you found something there Chris! Good luck in the ICEBOWL!!!

[theolfatcat]

Originally Posted by Mintaka3

How much did you estimate the linesnapper to weigh?

LOL!!! Now here we go! LOL! You know the biggun always gets away! You guys know I'm just funning with ya!

[SearayFisher]

Originally Posted by theolfatcat

LOL!!! Now here we go! LOL! You know the biggun always gets away! You guys know I'm just funning with ya!

haha!! You got that right Omar, it was probably 144 lbs, woulda been new world record.

[theolfatcat]

Just to be clear now...I'm just having fun out of it is all...I know Chris is straight up when he tells you something. In the past he's really got me on some nice fish but yeah it was at least a 150 pounder. He wouldn't just barely break the record..he would thrash it! lol

[Rookie12]

Not sure how big, but big! It takes a pig to bend the rod that he hit. THe last one I saw that hit like that ended up weighing 53 lb., but I can't say. All I know is I'd like to have him next Sat!! I know where hes' at anyway. I'm goin' up Fri. to do some more scouting. Hopefully Nc will come away with it this time. I'd like to put some $$$ in my pocket too!

[catfishrus]

Good luck rookie..might be raining on you but you tuff.

[BUCK]

Rookie you need micheals luck horse shoe... Good luck to yall. Hope you get that PIG.

[logjam]

Originally Posted by catfishrus

Good luck rookie..might be raining on you but you tuff.

X 2 . I hope you the best man.

[catfishrus]

Originally Posted by BUCK

Rookie you need micheals luck horse shoe... Good luck to yall. Hope you get that PIG.

Hey Im spreading the wealth...man called me today from BPS said I won a free trip to the bahamas...naw wait a minute it was grandfather mountain..4 nights stay. I said whats it going to cost me..he said $269.00..I said mans thats a great price but Im going to pass it on and gave him your number.