Posted by kevin S from 12-249-13-141.client.attbi.com on February 11, 2002 at 11:06:58:
Caught 8 walleye fishing the evening of the 9th and early morning on the 10th. Biggest was 21". Used jig / minnow combo. All were caught from the same spot.
Lost one that was bigger than 21". I had to put a lot of pressure on the fish because it was heading into some trees. I had the fish on the surface about 30 feet away from me when my jig popped loose. The jig shot back at me and hit me right under the eye. It had to be traveling 100 mph when it hit me. Had to leave right after that happened as my eye was very swollen. I better remember to wear my sunglasses next time.