Finally caught a big one fri night trolling in front of the dam on moutrie ( 37" 16lbs) a hog for sure. Caught two keepers that night.
been few and far between boated over 75 fish this season only two keepers but this one was worth it.
wanted to post a pic but the only one i had is on my phone.Anybody know how to down load from a phone send me your number i’ll send the pic to ya. Fish this size are very rare indeed these days in Santee lakes at least for me. my biggest in over 8yrs of trying.
“Destiny” 35ft
Contender and “Scintilla” 20ft Keywest, Manning SC
Nice fish for sure, I’ll send you a pm with my phone number. Send it to me and I’ll post it.
Good fish! congralations! Keep at it there are bigger ones out there! Anyone who fishesn Santee at nighy in the winter deserves a good one!
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Originally posted by boatpoorGood fish! congralations! Keep at it there are bigger ones out there! Anyone who fishesn Santee at nighy in the winter deserves a good one!
Ya it was cold , a very thick fog just off the water from the warm water above the air temp made it look really cool, like fishing on a rock and roll stage. I’m sure there are bigger ones out there but this is a personal best for me.
“Destiny” 35ft
Contender and “Scintilla” 20ft Keywest, Manning SC
quote:Thanks got the pm and sent the pic to your phone looking forward to seeing if its even a good pic, can't see much on phone
Originally posted by steelytomNice fish for sure, I’ll send you a pm with my phone number. Send it to me and I’ll post it.
“Destiny” 35ft
Contender and “Scintilla” 20ft Keywest, Manning SC
Lynn will be proud!
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Great picture! Nice fish!
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Great Picture ! Nice Fish ! Been fishing out there and have never caught a striper at night. I can wear them out in the daytime…just never can catch em at night. Were you trolling ? What Lure ? Live Bait ?
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NICE!! Picture taken at the fish cleaning shed at S.Stay??
ANY CHANCE they’ll open to civys this year??
Awesome fish Rick!!!
Not that it matters, but I am very proud!!
Almost as big as the one I caught a couple of years ago!! 
Did you enter it into the Trident? I should have entered mine, but…
You would probably win it around here with a striper like that since they are few and far between…
I feel that there are some real nice ones out there! It’s just a matter of getting through all the nice “short” ones!!
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Originally posted by mckee1mckeeNICE!! Picture taken at the fish cleaning shed at S.Stay??
ANY CHANCE they’ll open to civys this year??
They have it open…
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Steelytom
thanks for posting the pic , didn’t happen without that.
Trolling at night is something lynn showed me a fews yrs ago.
sometimes very productive sometimes not. he has switch to pitching jigs alot this yr i think also very productive. Since the limit size increased its been alot of catching and not much keeping.
TO: lynn i thought you told me that fish you caught was 36" mine was 37" Just sayin 
As for the contest no i didn’t even know about that . doesn’t matter i just go for the adventure and a few Striper on the grill.
also on a side note some people must be paying attention cause it was getting crowded on weekend nights out there, not so much since its gotten cold but should be as the fishing has gotten really good. When we started never saw another boat trolling. Good luck all and try to top this one.
“Destiny” 35ft
Contender and “Scintilla” 20ft Keywest, Manning SC
Rick,
The one I caught that night was real close to 38". The one that I caught the night before was close to 36". I’m sure you will catch a 42" one here soon! I think you just need to bring the big boat out to the lake!! ha
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LOL ya a bigger boat thats the key to big fish LOL! 35’ contender in the lake.
No more out of place than your key west at the GT hole i suppose. I say that with the utmost admiration LOL
I’m gonna try again this weekend for sure got something to shoot for.
Oh i forgot to mention i caught a big catfish trolling thought i had
the world record striper for awhile. First time that has happened , pretty cool how hard they hit when on the troll.
You know what would be cool! night time tournement amongst friends and challengers . Friendly entry pool Pay three places! Have a ball manuevering around each other for that allusive 40" fish.
Anybody out there up for it?
“Destiny” 35ft
Contender and “Scintilla” 20ft Keywest, Manning SC
Very nice fish Rick. I’ll be getting ready the striper gear soon as goat season is over. I’m still looking for a freshwater striper that size, I’ve yet to find one over 30". Good going!