The One That Got Away

[MikeTLive]

went to the canal around october - I think... days have wizzed bby so fast since I bought my house I dont know which end of the rod to hold!!

had some fun tossing and drifting plugs. hearing, and seeing, the occasional rise of a large something out in the water.

I noticed some activity down stream on my side so I started letting them drift closer to the rocks.

reeling in I got a slam but I wasnt expecting it. I had the drag loose for no-good reason. I spun that handle and pulled hard on the pole. I could see some mighty commotion in the darkenss about 40 yards away. I could feel the line wiggling and hear that splashing. It was amazing. I was sure I would have some tasty striper in my belly for a few nights.
then I had my plug come flying towards me and the commotion stopped.

Two points of the trebble were pulled straight.
the belly trebble was firmly plunged into the side of the plug.

I didnt have any more hits after that.

Well, at least I had a hookup. It gave an OK ending to my skunked season.