Zoom the hat David.

Got it!
With the fins down, I was having a problem.
Sea going Speckled Trout vs Mountain Brook Trout:

Actually Chief's fish was that big David. Wonders of Photoshop.

Now that you mention it!
Darn, I am gullible!

David,

Matter of fact I'll buy. At the current euro exchange rate I owe you $1.11

LOL good ones guys!
I was fishing for speckled trout, but ended up with a Redfish.
Any Redfish 27 inches or more is called a bull red down here.
This one was a about 50 lbs. I probably threw back 7-9 that were half that size that ran about 30 inches long or so.
I like the 17 - 19 inch ones, the big ones are fun to catch but they have a lot of blood lines in the meat.

Believe it or not they look similar to a striped bass in shape. Really nice fish brother.

Was so tired after fighting him to the boat had to use 2 hands to hold him up, the 2 buddies of mine were ragging me about it LOL!

Yeah man I know. Had many a heavy big eye & yellowfin tuna and marlin on for a long time on heavy tackle. They spool 500+ yards and you; almost reel em back before they take it again, and maybe again. Adrenaline is about the only thing that keeps you in the game.
Bet you wish you were 25 again, lol

Hey Chief,

Any objection to keep this thread going with big fish stories? I like the theme. Your thread and it's up to you. I know Randy has big fish to show and who knows maybe a throwback or two.