Went out at 6 and the wind was starting to roll. By 6:30 we decied to fish kingston as it awas light enought to head over and I have found some really nice fish there lately.

C&R'd two kings (I haven't hooked a king in almost two weeks)- 10 and 12 lbs. Then hooked up with an awesome silver, tail walk, several 200 ft runs, this thing went bonkers.

While it comes to the boat 3 times. 1 run is probably 200 ft right on top, jumoing tailwalking, etc. 2nd is the same but onlt 50 ft or so. This fish feels like it is starting to give up and he is now swimming to towards the boat. Netter is out, he reaches over as I gently back up. Head of the fish is about 1 foot from net and coming....
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He decides to make one last attempt, netter is out of the way and the fish rolled over and shook....
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My pro-troll flasher that the chip fell out of on the first day may not have been worth the money.

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The fish pulls one last time when something gives way, I watch the fish gently swim away with my hooks (both) still in its jaw. When I inspect the flasher and leader to find what went wrong,
I find that the built in SWIVEL HAS EXPLODED. The other side and the barrel are gone.

Now, I know fish stories. And I know fishermen, But I can tell you with all seriousness, this fish went 18 plus. This fish was an absolute hog.


After that heartbreak, I check in the weight station to see the winning fish was 13 and change.


I guess the lession here is that I will be changing out all my flasher swivels before next weekend. I would recommend that all of you do the same. That or don't buy crappy Pro-Troll flashers.