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28.5 inches and 9.25 lbs full-39581-51946-20141219_190315.jpg

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Nice trophy!

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That's a fat girl there!

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I hope that fish is going on the wall because it sure doesn't look it was gonna be released.

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Congrats nice eye !!!

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nice eye

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Darn nice walleye smile Bet there's a good story behind meeting that girl............

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I hope that fish is going on the wall because it sure doesn't look it was gonna be released.

Calm down it's just a large sand carp

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I hope that fish is going on the wall because it sure doesn't look it was gonna be released.

I wouldn't worry about what others say, last I checked you CAN keep those. And if its not going on the wall who really cares, its your choice. This could have been taken from one of the thousands of lakes stocked with no natural reproduction. Whats the worry then, you didn't get to catch it?

Good catch dude, must have made that heart race when you saw it come up the whole. That's what its all about.

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nice fish, I'm jealous, you caught it do what you want with it.

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Kill it and grill it!!!

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Thanks guys! Its my personal best. Yes the fish is going on the wall. It was not an easy decision for me either as I usually throw walleyes over 20 back. I always told myself 30 inches or ten lbs. If I would have caught her during the open water season she would have went back. That way I could have physically seen her swim away and not go belly up thirty feet later. Its a different story when all you can see is straight down an 8 inch hole. Also I took into consideration that the lake she was caught out of shows little to no natural reproduction. It took roughly 20 to 25 minutes just to get her up to the hole. Then another 5ish to get her turned and up the hole. She showed lots of sign of stress and hemorrhaging when she came out of the hole so that was a big factor. Trust me I thought about it very hard as I sat back and looked at her. Mount will be done in about 6 months so I will share some pictures!

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Very respectable fish and you are doing the right thing. Sounds like you thought through it.

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Nice Fish!

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You kept it? Good job nice fish, i wouldve released it probably, but theres nothing wrong with harvesting a fish.
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Congrats! on a personal best.

Mwal

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Walleye fillets from that fish would be great grilled on a cedar plank. But on the wall isn't at all a bad choice either. Congratulations on a beautiful fish. The side effects of haulin that on light ice fishing gear must've been similar to buck fever.

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Well done! A true sportsman.

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    • smurfy
    • fishingstar
      Those flooding problems are a sign of your needle and seat are leaking.  If the needle has a ring around the tip you can clean it if it's brass. If it has a black rubber tip then it needs to be replaced. You can clean the needle and seat with things like rubbing compound or even toothpaste I use a product called Semi chrome. It for polishing die pins. Just clean them up after polishing.
    • SkunkedAgain
      All of those Polaris sleds from that era were notorious for flooding and leaking. I've still got a 2003 XCSP 600 Edge that my daughter rides. As you noted, you need to shut off the fuel in those situations.
    • SkunkedAgain
      Yes, but it could make for an amazing walleye opener.
    • Wanderer
      How old is your belt?   My old Polaris 4 wheeler with belt drive was bogging at mid range to top end last year.  Changed the belt and that problem went away.
    • JerkinLips
      Previous owner (22 years and 5,000 miles ago) said it was prone to flooding when sitting for a long time or trailering, so I shut the fuel off in both cases.   Primary is significantly worn.  I replaced several rollers and pins which helped.  I have two used clutches in much better condition that I could (and should) install.   It seems more like when I hit the throttle, but the bog could be from poor clutch shifting.  Will have to pay attention next time and inspect the clutches.  Thanks for the ideas.
    • jparrucci
      Nope, he beat me fair and square, all his.  This weather had been depressing. As it sits now we are looking at a later than normal ice out. I hate scrabbling with docks, lifts, boats right before opener. Also limits some pre opener crappie chances. 
    • smurfy
      👍 when/if i get drawn.....which i should know about june 1 we'll get in touch........both my kid and myself should get drawn.   and thanks.........with 6 preference points............i think are odds are pretty good.............there giving out 375 permits......and since we had yogi and booboo destroy my birdfeeders last spring......🙄 
    • fishingstar
      In those years Polaris was known to put buna tipped needles in there sleds. They get a ring around the seat and don't seal shut. But if that would be the case your problem would be with the motor shut off and filling the crankcase with gas. If your plugs are brown that is were they should be. I wouldn't drop that needle down to the last grove. I would replace them before I did that. I have never had a carb with that setting. Have you looked at your clutches? They could be dirty or have a bad roller.  Does it bog as it's accelerating or when you hit the throttle?     
    • Mike89
      but if he really wants I can change the date..  
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