humblefisherman Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Four years ago i had my rod snapped about an inch up from the cork by the biggest Bull i had ever seen, this bull had some distictive markings/scars. I have returned to that same peice of water for the last 3 years over the same two week window hoping to see him pull through. No luck. As mature Bull trout spawn only every few years and less as they get older the old boy pulled in 5 day's late and 4 years later. It was him, unfortunatley my camera man was in B.C. on another project. My buddy trev was with me but all i had was my little pentax optio camera and my 6 wt for cutts. it would have to do... The massive fish took a glow bead double bunny i had tied for just this occasion. Right in the kype, i held him in the main pool for awhile but then he took off downstream like a torpedo. Tried many times in vain to net him with my little homemade sling, but eventually he came to hand. I just sat there and stared at it, stunned. The length and girth measurment estimate it around 22 pounds which would make it a new alberta record. No tape measure pics lol i measured it with peices of tippett. 35 3/4 inches long 21.5 inch girth. since they don't issue records without the proper documentation it will have to be recorded as my own personal victory. i thought i would share it with my peeps from the board . It will only be on youtube for a short while so watch it while you can. Many more movies on their way. 22 in fact. Could be awhile tho, I only edit when the mountain rivers close and the mountain lakes freeze over. we are still a month away hope you enjoy!!! the Humblefisherman Quote
jksnijders Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I could think of a few choice quotes from Melville to describe that one... Awesome fish, and love your vids man.. Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We're not worthy. Quote
cheeler Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I guess you'll know what not to forget next year!!! Quote
EvilWeevil Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 feel free to pm the location beauty fish!!! Quote
rusty Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Jay, Honestly man...you need to get this stuff on DVD. It's awesome and you'd sell quite a few, especially around here. Wicked stuff. Quote
LynnF Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Holy sheepshit...that's outstanding! Question: how much more rewarding would it have been had it been an official vs a personal record? I'm always curious about how different anglers view this. Quote
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I NEED NEW UNDERWEAR! That's incredible. Great Job Quote
lorney Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Wow. A truely remarkable fish. How old would a big bull of that size be? Anyone know. Quote
humblefisherman Posted September 26, 2008 Author Posted September 26, 2008 thanks everyone it was a high point in my life forsure. To answer your question Lynn. I was just glad that somebody was there with me to experience it with me (hold the camera lol). No "record" is worth the life of an old fish like that. I caught the fish, i know i caught it. I have a picture and some vid, i get to share with all of you. To me that is a great thing. We also know that the old beast is still out there in better shape than it would of been if i had hung it on a scale which is very hard on a big fish like that. i guess my opinion is Record Shmekard. Quote
LynnF Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 thanks everyone it was a high point in my life forsure. To answer your question Lynn. I was just glad that somebody was there with me to experience it with me (hold the camera lol). No "record" is worth the life of an old fish like that. I caught the fish, i know i caught it. I have a picture and some vid, i get to share with all of you. To me that is a great thing. We also know that the old beast is still out there in better shape than it would of been if i had hung it on a scale which is very hard on a big fish like that. i guess my opinion is Record Shmekard. That's awesome - I applaud you for your great catch and your great attitude. I think (and hope!) I would feel the exact same way Quote
monger Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Congrats on the fish of a lifetime. Very cool to see an old warrior like that. I wonder if he migrated up from the Bow or just lives further downstream. Thanks for sharing your experience Quote
duanec Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 that's an awesome fish and a great story! Quote
Ayr Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Superb, good for you!! Just rewards for time invested, congrats!!! Ayr. Quote
DonnieM Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Super sick bro, I hope that old bastard is still making some new offspring for the next few years, he's got some damn good genes! Quote
mvdaog Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Wow what a memory... another great fishing story to add to your life right? Special things like that make life so much more enjoyable... can you imagine sittin inside watchin tv most your life???????? This is why we do this.. Quote
skearns Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 You my friend are livin' our dreams...and humbly..thank you......sk Quote
reevesr1 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I can't come up with an appropriate response. Remarkable fish, to say the least. Thanks for sharing this! Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 He wasn't by any chance tagged was he? Sure as hell looks like a fish I know If he was tagged can ya PM me the tag number so we can compare dates caught and actual size of the fish? I believe I may have got this beast in 2004, somewhere OTHER than where your at *grin* Simply spectacular fish. Quote
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