Early morning topwater hybrid striped bass (26.75")

October 17, 2011

John Stacey

Louisville Kentucky

Species: Hybrid Striped Bass

Date Caught: 08/19/2011

Kept / Released: Released

Region of Catch: Region 1

Length: 26.75"

Weight: measured & released fish

Lure / Bait used: Lure | 1900 - Blue and white Creek Chub Striper Strike

Fishing solo before sunrise on the Ohio river casting Creek Chub Striper Stike 1900 lures to achieve distance w/ my casts, I was fortunate to catch two "In-fisherman award" hybrid striped bass. Water & weather conditions had given me very few mornings like this last Summer. I was very blessed to be able to catch & release two monster hybrids.

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