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Old 05-28-2008, 06:55 PM
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Well I took my buddy Brett and his son Logan bowfishing at a lake by us called holiday shores today, lots of big carp there..Well Logan and I are walking on the edge and we spot a BIG one, long shot for him, but I didnt take my bow, I was guiding!!He took the shot and WHAM it hit its mark, it fought and pulled line out of his reel and he fought back and won..42 lbs..Officiallly weighed!!!! 13 years old...WOW..I am like a proud step bowfishing dad..Feels good to see a young mans face light up with a giant fish!!!!!!!

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Old 05-28-2008, 07:20 PM
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thats awsome
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Old 05-28-2008, 09:22 PM
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Now that's what I call 'guiding'.
Excellent. I think somebody in the pic will be hooked for life.

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Old 05-29-2008, 12:07 AM
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Hmm I didnt know they would let you shoot at holiday shores lake. I will have to check it out. Thats pretty cool though. I bet he will be telling that story for a while. Thats good to see.
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Old 05-29-2008, 03:22 AM
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If you know someone who lives out there,they can get you a 30 day guest pass and you can bowfish there..There are alot of big fish out there..
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:13 AM
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My Uncle is the Lake manager out there....Jim Perotti. He is the one that nearly died being suck down the drain in the lake. If you guys need any info for the lake just let me know and I will ask my uncle.
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Old 05-29-2008, 07:45 AM
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Awesome Carp! Congrats Logan!
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Old 05-29-2008, 10:14 AM
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Logan, Congradulations. OF course you know that is a new state record! You need a picture of the length, weight, and girth and two witnesses to regester it. Congradulations.
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Old 05-29-2008, 10:49 AM
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Congrats....that's two state records youre a part of this year aint it?

Make it three big guy, your on a roll...
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Old 05-29-2008, 03:52 PM
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HOLY SNIKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice fish!
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