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Submitted By: Kpangle
Date Submitted: 2008-02-09 10:43:00
The Big Fish Story:
It was a beautiful morning, calm conditions and not a cloud in the sky. Usually these would be tough conditions but they have been consistant for the past week at the popular and fantastic El Salto. My fising Buddy earlier boated his first 10 pounder off of the same brush covered hump in the middle of the lake. I rigged my 10" black power worm on a carolina rig, 3/4 oz weitht and a 2' leader. Leader and main line were both 20' Berkley Big Game in clear spooled on my old but reliable Abu Garcia Amassadeur 4500. On my third cast into the area no more than 6' deep I felt the tap and then I reeled all the way down and drilled her. Right away she went into the hard wood brush, not for a second was I worried about the hard hook set or the wood as my line has never let me down. I was able to work her back out and fought her in a small opening. The fight didn't last too long as the Guide was very quick with the net while he was yelling "Mucho Grande, Mucho Grande" over and over - I was excited enough with out his excitment fueling the fire. Then, she was in the boat for a few pictures. It was equally a pleasure to see her swim away. This beauty of a fish and sharing this moment with my Buddy and the awesome Guide I will never forget.

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Where'd you catch it: | Other
Category: Bass | Species:
How big was that lunker: Inches | 9 lbs. 0 oz.
That Hawg was bite'n on: Plastic
What string were you runnin: Monofilament
What reel were you crankin: Baitcast
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Comment By:outdoorgirl1
5 for August. ;)
Comment By:king of bass
heres 5 for nice fish.check out my nice fish
Comment By:OneLostCowboy
Hey SUPERSTAR! How you been? Just got to see your show. I AM SO JEALOUS! Great job buddy!
Comment By:koolwater
Here's 5 for July for ya. Happy 4th to you and your family.
Comment By:Walleye90
Here's five in July.
Comment By:Walleye90
Here's five for ya in June, kpangle. Good luck!
Comment By:BIGGUY250
HEY NICE FISH HERES 5 FOR MAY CHECK OUT MY AND MY SON TR3VORS FISH AND CLIK ON THE BOBBERS TO VOTE PLEASE
Comment By:Walleye90
Here's five in May for ya, buddy.
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Hey Kevin, just stoppin by to cast ya 5 for April! ;)
Comment By:Walleye90
Here's five to get you started for this month.
Comment By:DelProvo
Nice 5 bobbers your way and as for that crappie i caught the state record is 17.5 inches which it tied but i did not have any scales and by the time it could have been weighed it had lost weight sucks for me but oh well got a pic
Comment By:Lucky Craft 1
VERY nice, 5 for you!!
Comment By:koolwater
Congrats on a nice bass and category win, 5 more bobbers
Comment By:Pat0703
Wow what a bass! My biggest in Ohio is 5 1/2 lbs but I really don't fish for them like I did when I was younger. You are truly an all around fisherman and I can see you always "savor the moments" best of luck in the future and good fishing. 5 votes from me.
Comment By:skaterxskylar
nice fishing and thanks for the gretings i dont know but i think the scale was off balanced when they weighed her caught her on a red eye shad from strike king chrome w/black back nice bait catch lots of fish with it
Comment By:somefishinfool
Nice Fish! 5 Bobbers. 4 March 2010 You are one heck of a fisherman & friend. Thanks for the votes & comments. Take Care,Tight Lines & FISH ON!
Comment By:rjfulks
Nice pics. Got your comment, let me know if you want my em address and I'll send to you in case you ever venture this direction.
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
AND THEN THERE WAS...Kpangle!! ;) You were always very helpful to me throughout the year! What a great person you are. I have watched how you help everyone on and off this site. I see why Hank picked you for sure. You are just a great person and I call you a friend. So thank you for your help and support. ;)
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Hey Kev....Here's 5 to start ya out for 2010!! ;)
Comment By:brenton123
Thats defenitly a winner
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Thanks for the encouragement you sent all of us finalists! I can't speak for all but I'm sure they're as anxious and excited as I am. Funny, cause everything you said was true, I've been checking the site everyday and carring my phone with me everywhere and jumping everytime it rings. Of course we all want to win this awesome trip with Hank but I really am glad that I met people like you and so many others on here. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I joined this site...Great people and Great Fun!
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Here's 5 for November. ;)
Comment By:Katsmeowx3
First, as always is 5 for my buddy. I just got to read your story. It sounds like you and your son had the best time. I am so happy for you both. I've had a busy past 11 months. My oldest step daughter got engaged, and I changed positions at work in March. I have been a busy beaver. My step daughter's wedding was in Pittsburgh earlier this month and we spent a quick few days at Niagara Falls, NY before we headed home. Lewi had to go back to work on my birthday. I took off work for my birthday (The first time I asked for it in 23 years there). I spent most of time time unpacking from the six days we were away. The wedding was great and you can ask Lewi about his dancing skills at the reception. My goal for next year is to get to go fishing. The reason you haven't seen any new pics is that I haven't been. I fished from the peer at the back of where we stayed with my parents along with my Dad one night and once with Rick and I off a bridge at the Keys. Maybe next year won't be so busy. I have to say I do miss it. Especially the time with my Lewiswmx1! Fortunately, my step daughter and father in law got to go with him some. Thanks for your kind words and you are truley the "King" of bbf. If I don't get to go before next year, I am looking forward to catch a big one in the beginning oto catching some next year. Take care and keep in touch!
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Here's another 5 for October! Any word yet on when we get to see you and Hank Parker fishing?! ;)
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
5 for September! ;) Hope your doing great!!
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Here's 5 to start ya off for August Kpangle. ;)
Comment By:B3RKL3Y
nice bass check out my 2 bass
Comment By:kitty1963
Hello! My friend. I gave you five for July! I can't wait to hear about your trip with Mr. Parker! We had a little bit of an emotional day last week. A bait shop that I was introduced to several years ago, (the owner sat me down and taught me to tie stone flies) had a fire and they are now closed. Hopefully they will be able to rebuild and get back open. It was a very sad day, but thank God know one was hurt! Take Care and good luck to you and your son on the fishing trip!
Comment By:Kpangle
Hi, no - we go in August... now that we are month away I am getting excited. I have all the arrangements sent to me and all I have to do is get on the plane ;-) Thank you for the votes....
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Here's 5 for July Kpangle! Did ya fish with Hank Parker yet?! ;)
Comment By:FishingFool1
congrats on grand prizewinner
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Hey Kpangle...here's 5 for June buddy! ;)
Comment By:Amanda22
5 more for May!!!
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
I love this pic cause you look so confident and content PLUS you're holding a beautiful Bass!! I wonder if that has anything to do with your demeanor?! Anyway, great pic Kpangle and here's 5 for ya for May!! ;)
Comment By:dubois80cc
casting you 4 bobber only because you already won..lol Just joking thanks for your past votes please vote for my son thanks and conragts to you sir!!
Comment By:Walleye90
5 for May
Comment By:Smallmouthfish
5/5 for May
Comment By:Angler Ace
5 for MAY. Good Luck this month.
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Thanks Kpangle!! I did go back and look at all the other Elite winners and past catagory winners and there definately are some IMPRESIVE anglers on the list! Thank you so much for all your kind words and encouragement! Can't wait to see you on TV! ;)
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Just dropping by to say Happy Easter to you and your family!
Comment By:Jsh snook
nice bass and keep fishing. 5/5. please vote for my pictures thanks.
Comment By:somefishinfool
Nice Fish! 5 Bobbers!! Thanks for the votes & comments. Take Care, Tight Lines & FISH ON! Hope all is well.
Comment By:RICKS954
KEVIN, DID YOU GO FISHING WITH HANK YET? WHAT LAKE DID YOU GUYS FISH ON? HERE'S FIVE MORE VOTES FOR YOU. THANKS AGAIN, RICKS954
Comment By:Walleye90
Hey man, thanks for the vote and comment on my walleye. I sent 5 back at ya for that big bass.
Comment By:bluegilprincess
thanks for the bobbers! did u see my pic of the first time i saw a fish? mom just put it on yesterday.
Comment By:deadeye
5 for april
Comment By:stripergirl1
5 from all of us!! Did you see blugilprincess' picture I put on this morning? It's of her first fish encounter..lol Thought you guys might enjoy it!
Comment By:Smallmouthfish
5/5 april
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
Hey if you haven't already, throw 5 at riverrat57. I really wanna see his grandson win...he deserves it!! ;) He's in 5th place. ...we can make this little guy VERY happy!
Comment By:bumping4lbs
5 for you. vote some bobbers for my bass too.
Comment By:deadeye
have fun hith Hank
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
I had to idea you were the 2008 Grand Prize Winner!! That is AWESOME!! Just the short time I've been on here and talked with you, I've seen how genuine, friendly and helpful you are. They picked the right person...CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so HAPPY for you!!
Comment By:outdoorgirl1
...and the PRIDE of the Catch is written all over your face!! Awesome! 5 for a great fish and story!
Comment By:kitty1963
Five for March!
Comment By:sassy fishing
Congratulations! god job and nice catch, 5 for you :)
Comment By:Patience14
5
Comment By:Apollo 12
5....Your story start with it was a beautiful morning, well bud any morning on the water is a beautiful morning...LOL...smile and the world smiles back.....US
Comment By:crappiecrazy53
Great bass 5 bobbers cast some my way
Comment By:Patience14
Here's 5 more
Comment By:Walleye90
5 right back at ya!
Comment By:Katsmeowx3
how ya doin? Would you mind giving me your email?
Comment By:Missippifisher
Hello Kpangle, it really does mean alot to me that you would take the time to encourage me and support me here. Because i am so new to this site i was in utter shock at the fact that i made it to the finals! Honestly i didn't think i could compete with the caliber of my competition, i've got to mention that i can't say enough about the skill that the anglers on BBF apply to fishing. Like the frosting on the cake i have not only made new friends and aquaintences but i really beleive BBF will make me a better angler! I will certainly stick around, i was surprised at the connections i have made in one month, i cant even imagine what the rest of the year holds for me!
Comment By:OneLostCowboy
CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN! NOBODY DESERVES THIS MORE THAN YOU!
Comment By:Angler Ace
5 for March.
Comment By:Smallfry
Thanks for the 5 Bobbers and congratulations on your winnings. Happy Fishing… 5 More Bobbers to you.
Comment By:wendy1134
Great catch! Keep reeling in those big ones!! Fish on!! 5 for March
Comment By:Amanda22
Hi Kpangle! Just wanted to throw you another 5 bobbers! Thank you so much for all the comments and votes. I really appreciate it. Again, congrats for winning the trip with Mr. Parker. You definitely deserve it. I'm very happy for you. When's the big day?! If you don't mind me asking, where's Mr. Parker taking you? I can't imagine how excited you must be!! Anyways, good luck to you!
Comment By:somefishinfool
Nice Fish! 5 Bobbers @ ya!
Comment By:Fishin mama
Very nice fish! I'm Riverrat's daughter and Jacob's mom, thanks for voting. I grew up fishing with my dad almost every weekend. Congratulations!
Comment By:redsandsnook16
Very nice fish!!!Congrats on the win,here is 5 more!!
Comment By:Smallmouthfish
5/5 for March
Comment By:tylerj14
Congrats man
Comment By:wendy1134
Congrats on being the 2008 Grand prize winner you have a great catch!!
Comment By:GullLakeBasser
nice fish. please give me five on my fish thanks.
Comment By:Lewiswmx1
5 4 ya thanks 4 the votes.
Comment By:Katsmeowx3
I was watching the Bass tournament with Lewi today and thought of you. Congrats again stunt double! Check out lewi and I's new pics. Take Care!
Comment By:101bigbass
5 at you for this pic. and congradulation's on your win for 2008. Cast me a vote in the bass & other section, and again good luck to you in 2009.
Comment By:basschoffel
heres 5 need a co angler? thanks for the comment check out some of my new bass.
Comment By:Deborah
Hello, Congrats again!! I wanted to thank you for the comments. I am so happy for you, I am looking forward to start fishing as soon as the ice melts, I have stocked up with all the berkley tackle I could buy and I had to buy another tackle box. good luck on your trip and and the only advice I have is have a great time WOO HOO
Comment By:vic1385
thankz 4 tha comment; awsome catches u got 5 bobbers
Comment By:Riverrat57
Kpangle, after being on this web site for a while, it's not hard to see why Hank chose you. Congratulations Sir. I hope you have the time of your life. Here's 5 bobbers to you. You deserve them. Thanks for all your votes for Louie. Rr
Comment By:Katsmeowx3
Oh - it goes without saying I gave you five!
Comment By:Katsmeowx3
Oh ye of little faith! Did I not tell you months ago that you are Hank Parker's double? Remember? Now you get a chance to show the rest of us those stunt's you are gonna do on tv! Truely - congrats! No one deserves it more than you. I am so happy you won - of course if Lewi couldn't. We went to the Florida Keys for 10 days. It was wonderful to get away. I wish we had your connections. I had Lewi go fishing on the charters, so he could as much fishing in as possible. I think it is costly. We almost got to meet Cin, but unfortunately scheduling did not allow it to happen. She is one busy girl and we had to get home to go back to work ourselves. That definitely would have been a highlight of the trip. She is a sweet girl. Sorry its been so long since I've written to you. We are still getting snow, but one day it will be fishin' time again. You take care and congrats!
Comment By:fishinsexy
Just thought I'd tell you congrats...AGAIN! Can't wait to see you on tv fishin with HANK PARKER!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited for you....you were definitely the right choice for the win! We'll have to make some plans to get together for some Bass fishin....me and the man have really been wanting to go but he's been out for the crab season! Tryin to talk him in to a new pink pole :) Make sure you find "the money hole" for me when your with Hank!!! Take care and keep in touch!
Comment By:basschoffel
heres 5 nice bass good fishing take a look at my bass and cast me some bobbers thanks fish on
Comment By:nellerefinnej
5 for Feb Happy Valentine's Day Can't wait to see you with Hank!!!
Comment By:Kpangle
Missippifisher, thank you. July 22nd is our ann. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness! And, I might add as many fishing trips together as years married.
Comment By:Missippifisher
Hey thanks for the really nice comments, your a really great guy. We are actually engaged to be married for july of this summer, she is something else a real keeper. CAnt wait for the honey moon either, we have booked a secluded cabin in Ely Minnesota for a week. Congrats for making it 31 years that is really something special.
Comment By:Kpangle
striperman2, you are too kind! You and your family have been the best. I just got off the phone with 1morecast and stillhoooked (6:15 am Sat morning in Oregon)and they are 3 hours into their trip to Florida for a week - maybe longer. They are a little excited! Thank you for everything and please tell the family hello for me! Good Luck!
Comment By:striperman2
congrats on winning. I could'nt think of a better person to win. I'll be watching for ya on tv. You need to take some time to come out east and let me put on some stripers. Take care buddy
Comment By:Missippifisher
NIce bass heres 5 well earned. Please have a look at my walleye if you get a chance
Comment By:somefishinfool
Nice Fish! 5 Bobbers! You da MAN! Tight Lines & FISH ON!
Comment By:Amanda22
Congrats! I've really enjoyed looking at all your pictures and reading your stories. There awesome! And Good luck on your trip with Mr. Parker. Sent ya 5 Amanda22
Comment By:wishiniwasfishn
Thanks for the votes, here's five for the best. you make it look so easy, good job.
Comment By:1morecast
Kpangle--Good job!! Your practicing is really showing a lot of improvement!!WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! We are counting down the days! Work has been very stressful and fishing is just what the doctor ordered! Here we go again with 5 winter bobbers!
Comment By:mikelap
5 bobbers!
Comment By:Smallmouthfish
5 for the Grand Prize WINNER
Comment By:fishinsexy
YAY!!!! I'm still so excited for you! My boyfriend thinks I'm silly cuz he thinks I'm acting like I actually won cuz I was so happy that is was you if not me :) I am actually glad it was you, I am TOTALLY jealous still but thats really cool that you get to take your son! You guys will have such a blast! We should definitely go fishing sometime if the man and I are up in your direction! We both LOVE bass fishing...I guess I just hang on to the trout better for a good picture worth posting :) My boyfriend has entered a couple tournies with his boss....but I just enjoy going to go! I get just as excited when someone else catches something! Can't wait to be on the "Cool Fishin Chicks" segment of your show! Congrats again...so awesome! Go Oregon!!!!! Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment By:Angler Ace
Heres 5 for you.
Comment By:bennettriver
Nice bass heres 5 and gl in all your adventures this year
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