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 So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER?
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10/07/14 11:47 PM
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So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER? Is purely based on weight? Length? Both? Does it vary state by state? What are your thoughts on this?
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10/08/14 12:07 AM
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grout-scout
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State by state and a lunker becomes a lunker when it makes you happy.  But in my mind, anything over 12lbs is a lunker and I'm positive I will never catch one that big.
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10/08/14 12:11 AM
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BeltonbangerĀ©
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State by state and a lunker becomes a lunker when it makes you happy. But in my mind, anything over 12lbs is a lunker and I'm positive I will never catch one that big. 
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10/08/14 12:13 AM
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CENTEX Toad Hunter
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I would say a "Lunker" would be anything over 9lbs. Lunker is a relative term, not a definitive one. A Share Lunker in Texas is any Bass over 13lbs. Im not sure if any other states have the same type program. The list below is the terms I use and their definitions.
Skweaker = Keeper
Toad = 3-4lbs.
Kicker = 5+lbs.
Hawg = 6-8+lbs.
Lunker = 9+lbs
Dbl. Digit = 10+lbs.
Bucket Mouth = 11-12+lbs.
Share Lunker = 13+lbs.
I think Toad and Hawg get misused the most, so this is my terminology. I'd like to hear what others have to say.
"If you've quit learn'n, you might'as well quit fish'n cuz yer not catch'n as many fish as ya should be!"
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Re: So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER?
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10/08/14 12:16 AM
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fishnfireman
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I would have to say that is a "location" thing. Texas, Mexico, Florida, California.... A 12lbr is a lunker... However in some of the Northern states where the growing season is much shorter and the lakes ice over. A fish half that size could be a lunker. JMO ! 
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10/08/14 12:23 AM
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Ted Romero
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In my opinion a Lunker would be a 10 lbrļæ½.I've never caught one, caught a 9 plus, still searching for the Lunker!!
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10/08/14 12:25 AM
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I would have to say that is a "location" thing. Texas, Mexico, Florida, California.... A 12lbr is a lunker... However in some of the Northern states where the growing season is much shorter and the lakes ice over. A fish half that size could be a lunker. JMO !
"If you've quit learn'n, you might'as well quit fish'n cuz yer not catch'n as many fish as ya should be!"
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10/08/14 12:33 AM
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bloo_rainger
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Lately for me, anything over two pounds
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Re: So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER?
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10/08/14 12:43 AM
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MB Champ
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I'm in bloo_rainger category. Hoping for a 10 happy for a 2!
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10/08/14 12:54 AM
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northdallasfisherman
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any black bass that is double digit
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10/08/14 12:57 AM
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Hillbilly Bob
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when it's in the livewell LOL
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Re: So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER?
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10/08/14 01:06 AM
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When I'm telling about what I caught today.
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Re: So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER?
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10/08/14 01:14 AM
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Yancey
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It's TOTALLY state by state!! I'm in Missouri and I can tell you that VERY few fisherman have EVER caught a bass over 6 pounds in this state. Yes, they're here and yes, I've caught some, but when you talk to most casual and even pretty serious fisherman, a 6 pounder is DEFINITELY a lunker. Matter of fact, a 4 pounder is a lunker up here and has a shot at winning you a big bass award in a tournament. When I go to Texas, I don't get too excited unless they're over 6 pounds and I wouldn't call anything under 8 pounds a lunker. But, each to their own. If you're new to the sport or a kid, heck, a 3 pounder is a lunker! I took my nephew fishing for the FIRST time in his life the other day and he caught one that was 2 pounds...............I CHALLENGE ANY MAN ON THIS BOARD TO CONVINCE HIM THAT THAT WAS NOT A LUNKER!!! HE'S STILL BRAGGIN ABOUT IT!!!!!  When I finally chase bass in Mexico at one of the ultimate lakes............gonna have to be a 9 pounder or 10 pounder before I'll silly like a kid excited. My day is coming........my day is coming!
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10/08/14 01:25 AM
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Kay Dyson
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In Texas - 10lbs... same benchmark for many many years now.jm2c's
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Re: So when is a largemouth bass considered a LUNKER?
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10/08/14 01:44 AM
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Thad Rains
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Depends on species as well. A spot of 4 lbs would be a lunker and a smallmouth of 5 would be a lunker, at least down here. Just my thoughts. Black bass LMB, 10 is pretty much a lunker anywhere I fish.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
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Last edited by Thad Rains; 10/08/14 02:35 AM.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
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