Beautiful fish, ML! I love the dark green coloration despite the 9" visibility.
East Texas may be acidic, but south Texas has some MUDDY ponds. You pick your poison either way, I suppose. You should be very proud...that is a nice fish anywhere!
"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."
