texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,579
TexDawg 119,518
Bigbob_FTW 94,889
John175☮ 85,892
Pilothawk 83,260
Bob Davis 81,483
Mark Perry 72,289
Derek 🐝 68,312
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,831
Posts13,935,274
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
This is what a bass should look like #11108587 09/17/15 01:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
S
salex Online Content OP
Extreme Angler
OP Online Content
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128




Caught this bass on a lake we manage in north central Texas. Anybody care to guess its weight? This was not caught at one of our leased lakes, but rather another lake we work with. I will be surprised if someone is within 1 pound of the actual weight.

Last edited by salex; 09/17/15 06:30 PM.

Steve Alexander
salexander@privatewaterfishing.com
www.privatewaterfishing.com

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11108839 09/17/15 04:28 AM
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 3
M
MrBulletChaser Offline
Green Horn
Offline
Green Horn
M
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 3
Nice fish! I'd say about 15lbs

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11108924 09/17/15 11:10 AM
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,439
Gamblinman Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,439
That's a dandy, and well fed too.

Gman

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11108944 09/17/15 11:35 AM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 662
D
Dave Davidson Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
D
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 662
How much Steve?

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109081 09/17/15 01:16 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,385
F
Fishbreeder Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
F
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,385
Originally Posted By: salex




Caught this bass on a lake we manage in north central Texas. Anybody care to guess its weight? This was not caught at one of our leased lakes, but rather another lake we work with. I will be surprised if someone is within 1 pound of the actual weight.




If they had shows for bass like they do for koi, that one's a sure contender for grand champion. It would be a bit easier to guess the weight if the fish had been held....um, er, uh....a bit closer to the body. Still....

There are precious few ways to get a bass in that condition. That fish is able to eat quite a bit without having to work real hard to get it. This a big part of the formula for rapid growth.

You can restrict the number of total bass in the water body so resources are divided among fewer individuals and manage the lake to raise bass food. Or you can use the lake the bass is in primarily as the "container" and bring food in from other places on a regular basis. This may be some of both.

The above is tantamount to big bass, but in this extreme case you do need to consider the genetic makeup of the fish shown. Not all bass, not even many bass, given all they need in the way of habitat and food, will grow to such size. A Florida bass, or with Florida genetic base for one, but likely even beyond that some to a fish that is the product of a selective breeding program at some hatchery or other.

Just from this picture I could rant on for quite a bit about what (waht?) is being done right on this location. Very nice fish.

I'ma say....11.51 pounds.

When do we get the answer?

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109227 09/17/15 02:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 40,432
C
CCTX Online Content
mapquest
Online Content
mapquest
C
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 40,432
OMG 11.52lbs


[Linked Image]
Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: Fishbreeder] #11109269 09/17/15 02:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
S
salex Online Content OP
Extreme Angler
OP Online Content
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
I'll give an answer after we have at least 10 guesses.


Steve Alexander
salexander@privatewaterfishing.com
www.privatewaterfishing.com

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109358 09/17/15 03:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50,006
fouzman Offline
Methuselah
Offline
Methuselah
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50,006
23 inches and 12 lbs even


"Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.
Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109439 09/17/15 03:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 7,228
J
Jon Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
J
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 7,228
14.37 lbs.

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109704 09/17/15 05:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 39,259
Dan90210 ☮ Offline
Jr Deputy Dan
Offline
Jr Deputy Dan
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 39,259
8.5 lbs

How long is your hand?

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109717 09/17/15 05:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50,006
fouzman Offline
Methuselah
Offline
Methuselah
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50,006
Steve, is that Lex's place?


"Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.
Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: Dan90210 ☮] #11109725 09/17/15 06:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
S
salex Online Content OP
Extreme Angler
OP Online Content
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
Originally Posted By: D.A.Cooper
8.5 lbs

How long is your hand?


6 feet tall, 34 inch sleeve length and my arms are slightly bent.


Steve Alexander
salexander@privatewaterfishing.com
www.privatewaterfishing.com

Re: This is what a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11109819 09/17/15 06:46 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 4,765
T
Tommar Online Content
TFF Team Angler
Online Content
TFF Team Angler
T
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 4,765
I'm gonna guess 15.25 but a dang nice fish!


US Army and TXARNG 1984-2014
Gulf War 90-91
Iraq 2004-05
A'stan 2009
VFW Post Commander 2013-15
Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: fouzman] #11110182 09/17/15 10:06 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
S
salex Online Content OP
Extreme Angler
OP Online Content
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,128
Originally Posted By: fouzman
Steve, is that Lex's place?


No..but close. The other brother.


Steve Alexander
salexander@privatewaterfishing.com
www.privatewaterfishing.com

Re: This is waht a bass should look like [Re: salex] #11110186 09/17/15 10:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 9,169
Lee in Texas Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 9,169
Hmmmmmmmmm..........13lbs ????
Nice fish !!!
God Bless


http://www.finfeatherresort.com/index.asp - Best Folks on Toledo Bend !!!
http://bassclubofthewest.angelfire.com/ -West Ft Worth Bass Club
http://www.gleasonfishing.com/ Darold Gleason (Toledo Bend Guide)
2004 Stratos Complete Restoration 2014!!! With Much Gratitude to:
Cal's Marine/Azle,Texas (817)300-2827
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3