This is my very first post. Just found this web site yesterday.
My biggest SMALLMOUTH was 4.5 #'s. He broke the water about ten times. I thought for sure he was going to spit the hook at me. I caught him on a soft craw.
Biggest LARGEMOUTH was 5.5#'s. I caught him on a mirrored skirt spinner bait. That was my last fishing trip last fall. It was a great way to end the season for the winter. ;D