That fish is not 19 lbs but is very big. Looks like a 15 maybe. Many people release large fish in montana. It is just a different mind set over there on keeping everything you catch. Here in ND you wont see many fish like this only because catch and release is a hoax....
And there isnt any inspections being done at the busiest ramp in ND, Grahams Island state Park on Devils lake. Our NDGF department is really dropping the ball on this situation. People please email and call the NDGF and complain about the lack of inspections. Once our ND lakes become infested...
I shoot off the sandbags and use my left hand under the butt of the gun when shooting groups. For me my groups tighten up after i have shot for many days. Its seems after alot of practice my breathing and form get into sinc with my trigger finger.
If your pinky gets stinky put away the dinky...
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I like to shock my fillets in ice water after they are rinsed for a half hour or so until the tails start to curl. That really firms the meat up.