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this is a reproduction of the once record fish, my grandfather was given several of these in return for the right of the taxidermist to sell them, this is mine :)
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Comment by Howard Webster on September 16, 2010 at 2:51pm
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Its a dream fish thanks for sharing. Probally not a chance of that 1979 outdoorlife article being reprinted somewhere?
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Comment by Magnolia Rick on September 16, 2010 at 2:50pm
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Thanks Chuck. I gotta agree with Jeff. Every member of this site have wanted that jerk on the line to be this guy. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Comment by John Cachel on September 16, 2010 at 2:26pm
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Very cool and famous fish! 1979 Outdoor Life article about Coke's fish and world record bluegill! Thank you for show us your super fish!
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Comment by Jeff Soto on September 15, 2010 at 8:03pm
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Thank you Chuck for such a great photo and welcome to BigBluegill.com! What you have in your hands is what thousands of fishermen dream about! Awesome!
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Comment by Bruce Condello on September 15, 2010 at 7:42pm
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I'm just blown away. What a privilege to be able to see one of Coke's grandchildren with a direct reproduction of the fish. Chuck we are truly in your debt, and Christine's for making this possible. What a cool, COOL deal.
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Comment by Christine Arnold on September 15, 2010 at 7:08pm
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You have grandpa's eyes..never noticed until now!
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Comment by Zach Pierce on September 15, 2010 at 6:31pm
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Just Awsome.
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Comment by bluegillboogieman on September 15, 2010 at 3:45pm
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An heirloom if there ever was one. Thanks for sharing Chuck.
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