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#1 Mar-16-21 1:33PM

Curly
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Mar-15-10
Posts: 5414

New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Got out on the lake a bit late this morning (after 9:30) and went for the striped fish.  Trolled for about an hour without a sniff.  Then one of my long rods goes double and is screaming drag.  I cannot turn the fish on 30 lb braid and in less than 30 seconds, it has taken around 100 yards of line.  I'm thinking it is a monster blue cat..........but it's not doing the "catfish spin".  I have to get the other 5 rods in before it spools me and follow it with the big motor.  Finally get all the rods in and only about 20 yards of line left on the spool......the fish is about 180 yards from me and heading for a dock like a bloodhound.  I start making up some line, but he made it to the dock and I cannot turn him away from it which is still at least 100 yards away.  He wrapped me on the pilings in over 15 feet of water!  I can still tell he is on the line and start towards the dock.  At least 15 minutes have passed.  Finally get over to the dock and see I'm wrapped around two different pilings.  Good thing I had 30 lb braid on.  After taking what seemed an eternity (probably 10 minutes), I finally worked him free and was able to net the fish.....a HUGE hybrid.  About pooped my pants when I saw how big and massive it was.  Measured 27.5" and 10.88 lbs on my digital scale.  Threw it in the cooler and headed to the marinas to get an official weight on certified scales.  Certified weight was 11.00 lbs and the fellas at Sturgeon Creek Marina said it was a new lake record hybrid striper.  It is now sitting in my freezer to practice my fish taxidermy on this spring/summer.  I'm still shaking 4 hours later.
https://i.imgur.com/foxuQ8K.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mFy8eMw.jpg


Hell or High Water...........I'm Fishin!!   big_smile

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#2 Mar-16-21 1:39PM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15564

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

The Curly shuffle at it's best!! At least you can move around in this boat.

Congrats!!

https://i.imgur.com/zPJFxTl.jpg?1


Time to go fishin' again!

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#3 Mar-16-21 1:59PM

Curly
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Registered: Mar-15-10
Posts: 5414

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Ernie wrote:

The Curly shuffle at it's best!! At least you can move around in this boat.

Congrats!!

https://i.imgur.com/zPJFxTl.jpg?1

Thanks for posting that pic......I forgot to add that one


Hell or High Water...........I'm Fishin!!   big_smile

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#4 Mar-16-21 2:46PM

drxfish
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Sterling
Registered: Jan-04-14
Posts: 2975

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

That is a HOG!  Awesome fish and story!


Always wishin' I was fishin'

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#5 Mar-16-21 6:24PM

Junger
Northern Snakehead
From: Potomac, MD
Registered: Aug-14-17
Posts: 720

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

That's awesome Curly, congrats!

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#6 Mar-16-21 7:51PM

Paul Naj
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Registered: May-20-08
Posts: 385

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Very cool. Congrats Curly.

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#7 Mar-17-21 5:11AM

backtofuturetoyota
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Stafford
Registered: Jan-12-12
Posts: 829

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Congrats Curly!!!  sharing your story with my lake friends!  You the man!~!!!

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#8 Mar-17-21 6:29AM

captmikestarrett
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Potomac River
Registered: May-06-08
Posts: 2164
Website

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Very nice and good work landing the record..

Thanks
Capt Mike


Light Tackle Fishing Guide on the Potomac

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#9 Mar-17-21 7:03AM

hookup
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Jan-31-12
Posts: 2301

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Curly - please post pix of your taxidermy effort on that pig

Congrats on your PB!!

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#10 Mar-17-21 10:42AM

firemunkee
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Ashburn, VA
Registered: May-23-13
Posts: 1766

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Wow what a thick fish!! Congrats on the record!! It was only a matter of time before you got your name on the board with how many fish you catch there.


Together we'll fight the long defeat.

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#11 Mar-21-21 1:46PM

GregF
Northern Snakehead
Registered: Mar-21-11
Posts: 712

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Congrats Curly!!!  That is an amazing pig!

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#12 Apr-24-21 6:56PM

Bass Hunter
Northern Snakehead
Registered: Oct-19-07
Posts: 727

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Nice work Curly! What a beauty!!

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#13 Jul-06-22 6:26AM

Curly
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Mar-15-10
Posts: 5414

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Got this in the mail today.............Angler of the Year Award for largest registered hybrid during 2021.
https://i.imgur.com/G2Xb8Nv.jpg?1


Hell or High Water...........I'm Fishin!!   big_smile

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#14 Jul-06-22 6:50AM

drxfish
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Sterling
Registered: Jan-04-14
Posts: 2975

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Sweet!


Always wishin' I was fishin'

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#15 Jul-06-22 10:55AM

Osprey
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Forestville, MD
Registered: Nov-16-07
Posts: 1235
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Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

WTG Curly, congrats again.


20' Key West..16' C-Hawk...Hobie Pro Angler...Hobie Outback

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#16 Jul-06-22 12:56PM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15564

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

Outstanding! Way to go!!


Time to go fishin' again!

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#17 Jul-07-22 10:20AM

backtofuturetoyota
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Stafford
Registered: Jan-12-12
Posts: 829

Re: New Lake Anna Record Hybrid Striper 3-16

You da man Curly!!

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