Personal best Leo ! and lost a giant !

[vdisney]

As I understand you, you were throwing a swimbait on a wire leader? FWIW, the last few months there have been some "toothy critters" in very tight. In March i was spooled, 425 yards of 65 lb braid and 28 lbs of drag. As far as the leo goes....nice fish. One of my favorite targets, great fishing with your dad. Respect, Verne

[Gteam]

As I understand you, you were throwing a swimbait on a wire leader? FWIW, the last few months there have been some "toothy critters" in very tight. In March i was spooled, 425 yards of 65 lb braid and 28 lbs of drag. As far as the leo goes....nice fish. One of my favorite targets, great fishing with your dad. Respect, Verne

Yes sir. The thought of fishing for the big Leos with swimbaits has NEVER crossed my mind but that morning proved me wrong. Haven't ran into a toothy critter yet, just Leos using those little teeth to saw through the line. My girlfriend was able to get one yesterday on the swimbait, wire leader seems to be the go to so they don't cut you off.
thanks

[madbass]

nice catch! must of been a fun fight!
getting spool is no joke but its something you'll remember and something that keeps bringing you back to the water.
when i target them, i catch nothing, when i target perch i get them...go figure lol!

congrats on the brute and the release.

[ono1]

Nice Job!!! Just curious how slow did you fished your swimbait? I have a spot down south where there are always leopards milling around but none have touched my jerk bait or even chased it. Any info would be appreciated. Congrats again!