AK-Jax86

I made a face book group called Jacksonville Bass Anglers you guys should join there's about 500 on there and we post our pics of catches daily. Check us out

Wow by far the fattest 4 & 5lbers I have ever seen and I'm from Florida lol I know fish are built differently in different states but wow.

Check out a Facebook group I created for use locals called Jacksonville Bass Anglers search for it and send a request I will accept it. There's about 400 of us and we use it to show our catches, gather information, buy sell or trade fishing stuff, gain fishing partners, etc.

I still want that one you found in Orlando where you caught those two on the Hudd

Yea thing was obese lol I'm sure you see his pics all over Facebook he puts em all over he definitely is a good angler.

His fish was actually on the bank under a grass mat. Probably 2-4ft of water right on bank. She didn't make much effort he said the second his frog came in front of it she smoked it

Amazing start to 2016 for my two fishing partners and I. January 1st: Jermaine started it with his 10lbs 10oz (his new personal best) on a black zoom horny toad. January 2nd: I catch an 8lb 3oz on a blue gill rat-l-trap (I had to check my fish a couple times couldn't believe she was only 8 lol) January 3rd: Rich catches an 8.06 on a rat-l-trap We all fish together but the past 3 days when we caught our trophies we weren't together and each fish was caught in a different part of Jacksonville, FL (rich got his on a golf course). All fish are caught and released and Florida Trophy Catch certified. If you live in FL and don't know about the program or don't participate you need to. It's a catch and release program that awards you Bass Pro Shop gift cards ($100, $150, $200) for fish caught 8+ pounds. Regardless of the incentives the program offers you must ALWAYS catch and release it's the only way to make these moments plentiful for everyone. QUESTION: Jermaine was told by someone on his Facebook that his fish may be some sort of hybrid. I forget exactly what he was telling me but said something about how the mouth is small, fin coloration, and the girth of the fish with its lack of length. He sent pics and what he was told to the FWC Facebook page so he's waiting on a response.

What ratio reel do you throw it on? I was just throwing this last night with a gambler EZ swimmer as a trailer. I bought a new 13 *** reel but it's a 5.3:1. I just tied it on there to see what the action looks like in the water. Not sure if that's the right ratio or should I tie it on one of my 7s?Appreciate any input

Nice fish! Best part of post was "making her look like a 12" lol good 1

St Croix Mojo Bass

Caught on a Booyah Pad Crasher in Albino, my favorite frog! I cut the legs at the tip of the frog nose then I snipped another 1/2inch off and I have never had an issue with the hook set. At first I thought I cut the frog too short so I ordered another one, by the time it arrived it has stayed in the box and this one has never came off my rod except to re tie.

I never have and I've thrown multiple treble baits millions of times lol I have spots in FL that if it ever happens it's going to be atleast 8lbs on the lure, but I fish em all the time and it hasn't yet

As for north Florida, Jacksonville to be specific, I have caught a few fish between 8-11 pounds and I find that here the 4-6lbers fight way harder. My biggest is 11 and my other 2 fishing partners are between 10-12. My buddy Rich has caught 3 between 11-12 and we both say the same thing. The big ones you obviously feel their weight but as for a fight from our experience seems like the 4-6s put up bigger fights. That being said I need to catch a Peacock bass (they are only in south FL) and a real smallmouth (lived in NJ growing up and I caught them but I wasn't even close to being into fishing as I am now so I don't even remember the fight nor count that as a check of the fish bucket list)

Awesome

Going to do a little shopping thanks to the Florida Trophy Catch program. If your state doesn't have this you need to take up a petition lol.

I fish the Vilecraw top water like I would do a Zoom Horny Toad or a Ribbit frog. Try that next time you fish top water it's very very effective

Excellent review man! I am actually sponsored by Biospawn do you mind if I send them this review? They always love hearing feedback on their products they are truly an amazing company that's for the fishermen. My favorite way to fish the 6.5" plasma tail is on a 3/16oz shaky head 3/0. U.S. Pro staffers have had the 6.5s but had to keep it tight lipped until they made official. Glad you enjoy the products

Funny my buddy Bob is from FL and he is a frequent contributor to the Florida Trophy Catch program (8+ lb bass). He is retired and fishes from his boat using wild shiners that he catches in the lake he fishes Lake Rousseau. He has 36 bass over 8lbs this season alone. He takes fin clips of all of them and submits them to FWC. He was using shiners and caught a 8lber. Took fin clip documented her and then released her. Then about 30 minutes later he caught the same exact fish. They actually wrote an article about it. Most people are under the misconception that once a big bass is hooked they will not feed again for a bit. Who knows? But out of the 30+ 8lbers he only caught the same fish once and just happened to be in same day within a few casts

Appreciate it and yea man that's always my goal. I had one that was bigger than my PB, got the fight and her come off on gopro too, which would have qualified her as a hall of fame but we know how those stories go they don't count until you get them on shore for the picture lol. That was at this same spot too so one day I will get her again!

Thanks AJ I plan on taking that trip to Lake Baccarac with her one day can't wait for that trip you guys seem to get like 40 of these a day lol

Wow totally forgot to include that lol Both of them went into the books at 8lbs even

Over the past couple weeks I have been fortunate enough to land 2 Florida Trophy Catch Program fish. For those who may not know that's a program FL has that rewards you for catching, documenting, and most importantly releasing trophy bass 8lbs+. Each category qualifies you for different prizes on top of a Bass Pro Gift Card (Lunker Club: 8-9.99lbs $100, Trophy Club: 10-12.99lbs $150, Hall of Fame: 13+ $200 & free replica) & there are certain rules you must follow FL fishing license is required. This is an awesome program to help the conservation of big bass. Both my fish came from the same spot just different area. Both were caught on a senko during the hottest part of the day, each time the temps were creeping towards 100°. This was the first one. I caught her by myself and had my gopro recording. This one was my favorite catch in my bass fishing career. Went fishing this Sunday with my girlfriend and I told her that if I caught a big one at the spot we were going to that she would fall in the water getting it jokingly and she laughed at me. Reason why I said that is because I fell in landing my buddy's 9lber, my other buddy fell in landing his brothers 7, and my fishing partner Jermaine Davis fell in when he caught a 5lber by himself lol. So long story short she fell in the water while landing my 8lber. I have the whole thing on gopro and she will not let me show ANYONE the video so I took screen shots lol. Even though I have caught bigger this was by far my favorite and most memorable moment bass fishing simply because I shared it with the mother of my son and the woman I will spend the rest of my life with... She's a keeper! If you have Instagram check out my page: ak_86 Tight lines!

Jacksonville FL on a senko

Caught and released this Florida Trophy Catch Program fish today!