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Old 02-28-2007, 08:13 AM
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Default Dr Julie Ball's World Record Tog!!!!

Had this report emailed to me....Great job Dr Ball!!!

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Pending World Record Tautog
Women’s 8 pound test line Division
15 pounds, 10 ounces
25 February 2007

We left the dock Sunday, February 25th from Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach at 6:00am, and headed for seabass and tautog territory in calm seas. The Captain was Robin Ball, and the crew was Dr. Julie Ball and Jake Hiles. We knew a serious front was coming our way, so we planned to get our fishing in early so we could make it back before the winds picked up that afternoon. Although it was chilly, the ride was enjoyable. We set anchor on our first wreck, with one 7- inch tautog to show for a good effort. So we switched gears, and headed for our second choice structure.

Once anchored on the next spot, Robin and Jake picked away at the seabass on squid, with decent fish ranging up to a little over four pounds. I boated a handful of seabass on a Shimano Catala combo spooled with 8 pound test. I was using big pieces of crab, thinking I can catch both seabass and tautog on the crab. The experts know that the largest fish always bite crab, while the smaller fish usually take clam. No clam for me today, I was after big fish!

One of the interesting catches of the day was a 10 pound eel, which doubled the rod over. Five minutes after that slimy thing curled up the lines, and created a little handling commotion, I hooked into something big. My first thought was it another eel. I was determined that no eel was going to break my line, so I fought it with whatever skill I could muster. I worked him almost to the surface three times, then he would peel the line right back out to the bottom. This tug-of-war lasted about 10 minutes, with my crewmates poking lots of fun at my “dilemma.” I ignored them, and continued to work to gain line.

As the fish popped to the top, I could not believe my eyes. A huge tautog lay across the water as if he were whipped. I called for the net, “quick.” I knew with one flip, he would be gone. A very surprised Jake skillfully netted the fish and landed him on the deck. I knew the previous women’s 8-pound line class record was a little over 10 pounds, and I could tell this one had it licked. My crew wasn’t making fun of me now! I was so excited, we had a few rounds of high-fives, and I danced a little jig. That fish was taking a ride back to the dock.

After several poses for photos, we kept him alive until we motored up to Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle, which is an official IGFA weigh station. The new pending IGFA Women’s 8-pound line division tautog tipped the scales at an official weight of 15 pounds, 10 ounces. What a great day with a great crew!

Julie

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Old 02-28-2007, 08:19 AM
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Wow - i know what a fight the 5lbers put up - that thing is amazing! Over 15lbs i can't imagine...and 8lb test no less!
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lol thats like beauty and the beast
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Old 02-28-2007, 09:20 AM
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shes a fish catchin machine
heres her site

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Old 02-28-2007, 09:21 AM
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WOW, thats a Nice Fish
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lol thats like beauty and the beast
Without a doubt, and to top it off, she's absolutely insane fisherwoman.....
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Tread lightly here Oliver.....Very nice fish!!!
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Nice catch!
Um, yeah, the fish I mean...
Lots of good catches on her site.

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That fish was on top of the leader boards for the Va. Saltwater Fishing Tounament until it was beat out by a fish that was three ounces bigger.

I wouldnt be to suprised to see much larger fish caught this season.
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