drumz, great catch on a great lake.
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Many memories of Toledo Bend and Big Sam. I was tournament fishing back in the day, and a BASS tourney there stopped me from fishing for almost 20 years. The fun was gone, and I was humbled to say the least.
Glad you posted this. Maybe a road trip is in order.
He sure was excited about it, and my uncle doesn't get excited for much. It was his largest to date on that lake and he has been fishing it since '81 and had a camp on it since '83. Since he is the one who really taught me to fish (and still is), successfully, I am honored to be on the boat with him and be able to net it.