saugzilla

I was throwing one of Vic's new 5" swim grubs. Swimming it across a deep fast little cut when the fish hit. Oh It's a pretty good channel I thought. Or maybe I've foul hooked a carp. Then that gold side rolled up. There's no mistaking that color. Please don't let it get off....

I could tell by looking at the fish in the water that it was a personal best saugeye. Maybe not by weight I've caught a couple late winter fish that were a bit over 26" that were full of eggs that were fat enough to weigh as much but it was obvious this thing was long. Finally after a bit too much babying the fish I landed it. Sure enough it was a bit under 28" but postspawn skinny. I would love to find her again come next January.