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 Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: Brad R]
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02/06/18 05:40 PM
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catslayer
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Still think beating dottie is the real goal... they do grow that big once in a while. I understand why he didnt certify though
Also if japan fish is what i remember i it should be stand alone record. DUMB igfa rule about it having to beat old record by 2 ounces, it was 1 ounce bigger... its bigger give it to the man
Last edited by catslayer; 02/06/18 05:41 PM.
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: Brad R]
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02/06/18 05:45 PM
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catslayer
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Yep "IGFA rules a new record must surpass an older one by at least 2 ounces." DUMB RULE https://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bas...cord-largemouth
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: catslayer]
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02/06/18 10:10 PM
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BassObsessed
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Considering the credibility of the Perry bass I think the Japan fish should be a lock at number 1.
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: Jpurdue]
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02/06/18 10:14 PM
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I think Texas has three main problems. 1. Aging reservoirs. They just aren't as fertile as they once were. 2. The yearly temperature swings are just a bit too extreme. A little too hot in the summer and a little too cold in the winter. My guess is that is adds up to lifespan reduction of several years as compared to some CA fish. 3. My other theory is that Texas lakes don't hold up as well to fishing pressure as deep clear California water. Because of the stained water, fish are forced to spawn much shallower on average. Sure some are going to spawn out deep, but most are going to be 8 feet or less. It's much easier to effectively fish 8 feet of water even if its stained. In California I've heard of LMB spawning in 20 feet+. At that depth, even if you know they are there fishing for them is not going to be easy. So long story short, I think big bass get hit harder during the spawn in Texas than they do in California. That's just a pure theory on my part though. I know you're aware of the fact that those Ca. bass gorge on Trout and the lakes being 150+ ft deep gives some room to hide. BTW.I keep referring to your book every once in a while.
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: BassObsessed]
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02/06/18 10:54 PM
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Ken A.
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Yup, foul hooked. Heard he decided not to try to get it certified.Fish was caught a few times during a 5 year period as some are aware of. Correct. Dottie had been caught at least three times prior. The angler confessed that he foul hooked her. He made no attempt to try to lie about it. You have to give credit where credit is due. Had he not confessed to foul hooking her, the current World Record would be Dottie at 25 lbs 1 oz. That's a LONG way from 22 lbs 5 oz folks.
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: Brad R]
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02/06/18 11:20 PM
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You aint kidding .. If he lied about we'd be waiting forever for someone to be in contention.
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: Nocona Brian]
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02/07/18 09:23 PM
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Connor S
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the nothing since 92 comment. Fishing pressure my man..
Last edited by Connor S; 02/07/18 09:24 PM.
I say we fish 5 days a week and work 2.
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Re: State Largmouth Bass Records (and dates)
[Re: Brad R]
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02/07/18 10:01 PM
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Big Ned
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I am going to make this post but it will upset some. If all remember a few years ago when Toledo was 10' down and then refilled it created the new lake effect that eventually moved it to #1 in the country. I fished it a bunch and it was unbelievable what you could catch. What I am saying is if Texas were to do that on a 5-7 year basis on some of their big fisheries and create the New Lake Effect with vegetation etc. and do this on a cycle of 5-8 years I believe overall the fisheries would all be incredible. Toledo was the hot lake and now not so much the grass is coming back in certain areas but IMHO it had nothing to do with the draw down. I will leave biologist to try and explain that. I do know that when a lake is drawn down tremendously and then refilled to full pool that the fishing is off the charts for the next few years. I you look at the lakes in central Texas that were awesome ( OH Ivie etc.)You don't hear about them like you did 2 years ago. The New lake Effect is proven to work and establish a nutrient rich environment to grow all species.
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