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Neversink Jimmy
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2009/09/16 21:26:29 (permalink)

Best Fish Photo Ever?

Well, it's no secret around here that many of us enjoy our fair share of 'Fish Porn' and the advent of digital photography has made killer fishing photos available to the masses.
 
So here's a question for you, and I know it is a tough one:
 
What's your favorite fishing photo?
 
I've got tons myself, but some just stand out.  Here is a thread for the ONE photo of a fish/fishing event that stands out in your mind.
 
Of course, I will start.  This photo is my favorite, and it wasn't even my fish.  This one brown trout has had me addicted to BIG fall Browns ever since my buddy Pete landed it on a tiny #18 hare's ear with a spey rod on Oak Orchard in October of 2005. 
 
It's hard to narrow down ONE favorite photo, but this is it:
 

 
So what do you guys have stashed in the archives? 
 
Let's keep it to ONE favorite fishing photo and see what comes about.  Perhaps there miay be a story behind the photo you would like to tell so let 'er rip.  (heck, EVERY good fishing picture has a story, right?)
 
Think it over, and toss up your FAVORITE fishing photo here. 
 
 

"I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don't know what's on the other end. Your imagination is under there" -Robert Altman
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    bassinbrian
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/16 22:25:06 (permalink)
     
    Well no fish in this pic but this is pretty much my favorite type of fishing.



    I can't think of anything place else i would rather be 1st thing in the am than chucking top water over some pads in search of big largemouths.





    Horny Toad in the "danger zone" ...
     




    Might not be a great pic but this is what i think of when i'm working LOL !



    Jimmy you had me looking through 300+ pics !!
    I have a few other that always stand out in my mind, but we will keep it to just one.





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    post edited by bassinbrian - 2009/09/16 22:36:55
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/16 22:30:14 (permalink)




    LMAO !!!

    only reason - takes the heat off of me from last year ... Sorry Brian had to do it ...

    ok it come down to these two ...



    Fish Creek Frog ....
    ... or First Round lake Pike ...


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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/16 23:05:00 (permalink)


    Kimberly off the coast of San Juan PR


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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/16 23:07:02 (permalink)
    OKKKKK>>>>...... Marty won !!! Thread locked and closed !!!! .... send pic to desktop - background !
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 00:12:43 (permalink)
    I'm sorry pghmarty but everytime you post that picture of her all I can think of is botched plastic surgery......
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 00:30:58 (permalink)
    Here is one of my favorites from a couple winters ago. Just seems to remind me that fishing isn't all about the fish.
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    A Bad Day of Fishing Beats the Hell Out of a Good Day at Work!!! But work ain't to bad either...flyshack.com
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 01:12:18 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Eriefisherman69

    I'm sorry pghmarty but everytime you post that picture of her all I can think of is botched plastic surgery......

    Not botched at all
    Same size,shape, height and ornaments point the same direction-straight out.
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 09:24:34 (permalink)
    I've got my favorite Lake O trout pics here, couldn't pick one that I liked more than another...





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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 09:33:36 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: pghmarty

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    I'm sorry pghmarty but everytime you post that picture of her all I can think of is botched plastic surgery......

    Not botched at all
    Same size,shape, height and ornaments point the same direction-straight out.



    Thats funny...that whole thing about the botched plastic surgery, thats what my old girlfriend used to say anytime she saw a chick with bigger boobs than her own I love big ones myself, they look HOT to me!
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 12:43:03 (permalink)
    Tough one there Jimmy. To me, there's never a better sight than this:


    Except maybe EagleEd's famous pose:


    Or a glimpse at the next generation of great fisherpeople:


    When hell freezes over, I'll fish there too.
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 13:18:17 (permalink)

    my kids first Ice Fishing Trip--they were great and caught a bunch of gills


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    www.2bonthewater.com
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 16:34:42 (permalink)
    Boy, what about that 1 pic ?? They all look great and Brian you got my vote for reasons of sticking with the 1 photo and the picture is great !!

    I have hundreds and most all are of better quality or better pictures of fish but this was almost an easy pick for me. My favorite pictures are from early years and low quality film but I pulled this off my wall because it just stood out as the 1.
    It is a film picture.

    My fathers last steelhead.


    "whats that smell like fish oh baby" .. J. Kaukonen
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 16:44:14 (permalink)
    Now THATS what I am talking about, Tuna!  SWEEEET!
     
    I guess I should have never expected people to actually post one photo, but it was worth a shot.  I knew the second I posted this that more than a few of these guys would rattle off a few dozen or so   Lord knows it'll turn into a post-fest, and we'll all be tossing up every photo we own that has a gill or a fin in it.
     
    The key is to find the ONE that means the most.  The rest can be used to decorate your living room walls, like at my house   "Chicks and Fish" is sort of the theme at my house, I guess.
     
    Brian's photo is killer- as I mentioned, sometimes it's not about the FISH at all... 
     
    Keep 'em coming if you've got a favorite to toss up here.  Obviously, we've all got a few HUNDRED fishing photos but it is fun to dial-in to the one photo that sums up your idea of 'fishing' the best.
     
    All of these photos here are great...  It's especially nice to finally see HLS's lil' angler...  How awesome, man!
     
    Great photos dudes. 
     
    A+ on effort... 
     
    D- on following directions...  (but Brian and Tuna get gold stars!)
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 19:39:55 (permalink)
    as I mentioned, sometimes it's not about the FISH at all... 

     
    I've said it before , but catching fish is just a bonus  I love just being out there !!
     
     
     
    (but Brian and Tuna get gold stars!)

     
    Ahhhhh man i was shooting for a gold star AND a smiley face , next time i guess LOL
     
     
    Yes great pics everybody !!!!
     
     
     
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 22:41:10 (permalink)
    Wow some awesome pics! well I have to add my favorite from Bayou La'Fouche (lah Foosh) in Louisiana. ever seen a Bayou wedding? hope you like camouflage, lol         

    http://members.shaw.ca/The_Wizard_of_OZ5/blog_images/wedding/on_the_Bayou.htm
    post edited by Mr.Jigs - 2009/09/17 22:45:20

    A lure drawing the first strike of an early morning, the strong tug on the end of your line, the excitement of a leaping fish... that,s livin large!
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 22:49:15 (permalink)
    hey guys all are great photos. Hoping to be able to download one soon myself.
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/17 23:54:11 (permalink)
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    Tough one there Jimmy. To me, there's never a better sight than this:


    Except maybe EagleEd's famous pose:






    Quote by Ed - " Holy crap what do I do now "

    Lesson learned - never try to keep the fish from freezing by putting it in your coat pocket !
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/18 05:26:02 (permalink)
    BE ice on soon, wheres the ice fishin porno? I know you guys have to have some from last year, I'd love to see some of how you did last year. 

    A lure drawing the first strike of an early morning, the strong tug on the end of your line, the excitement of a leaping fish... that,s livin large!
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/18 09:41:26 (permalink)
    I sure wouldn't call it 'porn' when it includes my fishin' buddies, but this sums up the hardwater season:
     

     
    As for actual FISH, I always liked this head shot of a pike from Owasco Lake out in CNY last Spring:
     
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/18 20:41:10 (permalink)
    Thats just to cool! forgive the pun, but being able to just walk out there and make a hole at your feet and fish has got to be fun, especially with you guys. hope to make some of my own ice pick with you guys this year. 

    A lure drawing the first strike of an early morning, the strong tug on the end of your line, the excitement of a leaping fish... that,s livin large!
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    RE: Best Fish Photo Ever? 2009/09/19 22:14:05 (permalink)
    Playin with my aquarium now i just need another yellow perch and some plants.

    A lure drawing the first strike of an early morning, the strong tug on the end of your line, the excitement of a leaping fish... that,s livin large!
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