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VIDEO: Man Catches Big Lake Hopatcong Bass
After a 15-minute fight, 'Fred' turns on his camera and shows us his reward.
When dinner's on a man's mind, he'll do anything. He'll even fight a huge striped bass for 15 minutes.
That's what happened according to this YouTube video uploaded on Sept. 2 by user knucklebonenj. His name appears to be Fred—hence the movie's title, "Fred's Striper on Lake Hopatcong."
Fred shows some serious camera skills, reeling in his prize with one hand while shooting video with the other. But the real money moment comes when Fred reveals his intentions at 1:14: "I think I'm bringing this one back and eating him!"
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Then Fred turns the camera on himself at 1:35. He deserved the close-up after such an accomplishment.
What's the biggest fish you've caught on Lake Hopatcong? Tell us in the comments.
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