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April 1st, 2008
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Well I did it at last. Today I had a date with destiny. After 40 years of spearing I have broken the 20lb bass barrier. Actually I smashed it, 21lb 4oz (pic to follow). Despite the expected only one foot vis I decided to venture out at first light. I felt good and after a 2 mile swim I was managing 3 minute bottom times in 30 metres. With only a 5 minute surface recovery, I was on my third dive when out of the gloom appeared the huge fish. Being too close to get a bead on it even with my little 75cm euro gun I thought I had no chance. Then instinct took over and I grabbed it by the lower jaw. What a fight it put up but I held on and slowly I kicked for the surface. Despite a huge running swell I managed to subdue the mighty fish and started the long swim back to shore all the while fighting a 5 knot current. Two hour later I flopped exhausted on to the shore still clutching my prize. I felt sad to have killed such a magnificent fish but proud of my achievement. Today’s date will be a date to remember. By the way what is today’s date?
Dave 
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April 1st, 2008
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Well as it was not speared, merely grabbed, it doesn't count for the FoM
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April 1st, 2008
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LOL Nice of you to burst his bubble 
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April 1st, 2008
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That does sound like quite an achievement haha. Did anyone see you on shore, you would look like quite the guy if someone saw it with no spear hole in it! And don't feel bad about getting the creature, think about it, because you didn't spear it, you got that fish on an absolute 100% level playing field, if not, the fish had all the advantage!
-John
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April 1st, 2008
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Dave I am so sorry but the pics just did not come out! I think it was the bass splashing about in the shallows that got water on the lens, anyhow I gave one of the fillets to the children's home & have invited the family around for tea so we can all share your most magnificent catch!
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#7
April 1st, 2008
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And didn’t you do all this while suffering with the worst bout of flu that you’ve had for years.
 Like it Dave I like it a lot.
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#9
April 1st, 2008
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dave you been on that cider again?
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#12
April 2nd, 2008
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Dave,
I think we can call you "Santiago" from now on (that was the name of the old man and the sea right?) Happy april fools day sir!
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#13
April 2nd, 2008
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LMFAO you B#$%#rd
Great story
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#15
April 2nd, 2008
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Classic, grabbing it by the lower jaw! It was so nicely described I could visualize the whole thing.
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