Hit Mattawoman today from 6am to 2pm throwing raw chicken soaked in garlic salt on one fishfinder rig and two Santee rigs. Ended with 12 blue cats and one channel with 3 of the blues in the lower 30” range which was a blast. The post-worthy moment came around 9:45 when my fishfinder rig had a strong takedown. It was my lightest rig with only 15lb braid/15lb flouro leaders and the fish immediately took charge and pulled drag about 30 yards down stream. After a long fight and a less than graceful landing I was slimed by a 43” blue cat which by my best judgement was near or over 40lbs. I use a 10’ sit in yak and was solo today so the landing was extra sketchy but eventually successful. After some pictures I sent her back in and she swam off strong! It was a day I’ll always remember. Big thanks to Pat (yakscientist) and Ron for their teaching and help. Pictures attached. E992FADC-1F33-4B4F-AA7D-680032D64754.jpgB6AF0ACA-B4BD-4320-A39F-6245D9FCA071.jpgEC62D488-962C-45E1-8B82-A1CA095A6FA6.jpgE7104102-8DC0-4AFE-B362-4EA3B2091E65.jpg
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We had a meet and greet at Mattawoman a few years back...If my old failing memeory is correct Memory Maker had a homemade lure on...and caught a 50 pound blue catfish that he released...so that old girls should be 70 (+) pounds by now...and Chemo had a 35# cat he released that should be 50 (+) by now...and I have released several 30-40 pound fish that should be considerably bigger...Mattawoman should have some real monster cats swimming around looking for your baits..."Lady Luck" 2016 Red Hibiscus Hobie Outback, Lowrance Hook2-7TS
2018 Seagrass Green Hobie Compass, Humminbird 798 ci HD SI
"Wet Dream" 2011 yellow Ocean Prowler 13
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Originally posted by GUNS&ROTORS View PostCongratulations!
That girl is huge ... landing her in a 10ft sit in must've raised your bp a few tics!Matt
Instagram: @sunrisekayakfishing
2019 Vibe Sea Ghost 130- "The Blurple Nurple"
10' Pelican Angler 100- "The Starter Kit"
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Originally posted by ronaultmtd View PostWe had a meet and greet at Mattawoman a few years back...If my old failing memeory is correct Memory Maker had a homemade lure on...and caught a 50 pound blue catfish that he released...so that old girls should be 70 (+) pounds by now...and Chemo had a 35# cat he released that should be 50 (+) by now...and I have released several 30-40 pound fish that should be considerably bigger...Mattawoman should have some real monster cats swimming around looking for your baits...Matt
Instagram: @sunrisekayakfishing
2019 Vibe Sea Ghost 130- "The Blurple Nurple"
10' Pelican Angler 100- "The Starter Kit"
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Originally posted by Mark View PostRemind me to never fall into the water at Mattawoman.
Those are beasts, Matt.
Your catches are amazing.Matt
Instagram: @sunrisekayakfishing
2019 Vibe Sea Ghost 130- "The Blurple Nurple"
10' Pelican Angler 100- "The Starter Kit"
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Originally posted by ronaultmtd View PostThink I will hit it Wednesday morning around 8 if you’re rested up....Matt
Instagram: @sunrisekayakfishing
2019 Vibe Sea Ghost 130- "The Blurple Nurple"
10' Pelican Angler 100- "The Starter Kit"
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