Yeah I saw the Big Cat too, Its really sad that it died. They could of took the Measurements for a Mold for it & Weighed it & Let it go. Now its dead waiting to be Molded for Display, If It were me I would of got it Certified as a World Record on Hook & Line, But it would of been let go where I caught it at.
Yes TreeDoc is makes mine look Small, But If you saw the lake it came out of Its a Big Fish for the area I live in. No one can ever take that nite away from me or the feeling of Catching one that big from our Small Lake. Having my wife there to help me meant alot too, I dont think I could of got it in without her. So I give her alot of Credit too with this fish. I did make the Local Paper here in Town & Ill be in Several other Mag's here in the State. Most of the Big Cats that get caught here in Ohio are from the River's, Rarely they come from a Small lake like our's. Since I have caught my Big One The Lake has been Packed every Night.
I havent been able to go back out yet, But I have my Boat ready now. I hope to get out in it soon, But it dont look good for getting it out anytime soon. But its ready if I can get the chance to go in it.
I need to come out there & go on the Ocean Fishing with you. Ill bring a few Gizmo's & We will have a Great time.
You cant turn that down can you ?