Numbers Vs. Size

[senile1]

I'm out to enjoy myself for a few hours, I take what mother nature is giving me.

 

I agree with that.  I'm going to enjoy the trip no matter what I catch.  The poll asked which would be more ideal, which is asking for a preference.  I would prefer the bigger fish, but bigger fish and smaller fish are not mutually exclusive with respect to enjoying fishing trips.  However, I definitely get a bigger kick out of the larger ones, and hence, greater enjoyment.

[wademaster1]

I wouldn't be disappointed with either outcome simply because we've all had those days where we couldn't pay a fish to bite.....but the bigger fish always make better memories and tend to build more excitement while trying to land them.....feel the rush baby!!

[Mainebass1984]

 I would much rather catch a few larger bass then a whole lot of smaller bass. If I had the choice between 3 five pounders or 20 bass under three pounders I personally would have to choose the 3 five pounders.  I try and target big bass. I have caught so many bass under 5 lbs. I want to catch the 5 plus pounders and if i have to sacrifice a few bites to do it then so be it.

[Brian6428]

I voted for the many smaller bass option, just because I fish for fun and not tournaments and I like the action they bring. That said, some days I will throw a large jig all day just to get a few large fish

[Wayne P.]

When I am on the water, I prefer going catching, over just going fishing.

[gr8outdoorz]

I fish for numbers of big bass! 

[K_Mac]

As usual when this topic comes up, it makes for an interesting thread. I have fished with many people who without constant action soon become bored and ready to fish for something else or go home. Unless they are kids or new fishermen that attitude will not get them a second invitation to fish with me, or I will find a reason to say no if invited by them. For me catching fish is only one of the reasons I fish, and my enjoyment of the day is not dependent on doing so. I fish is to relax, enjoy the time on the water, and the fellowship with whoever I'm fishing with. Too much stressing over catching fish (of any size) takes away the enjoyment for me. That is one of the reasons an occasional tourney is more than enough for me...

[Felix77]

I'd be happy with any sized bass and answering the question from the pole it seemed like a no-brainer to choose the 5 large fish.

 

~The real question is, would you sacrifice being skunked for a few days to get the big one...

 

I'm of the opinion that every fish caught helps you decipher the pattern. Catching NO fish can tell you something as well but not as much as catching at least something.  

 

So I would say no.

[Shoop05]

I voted for the big uns'. Simply because I think tournaments. I love to catch bass, but give me a big sack of 5 with a chance of beating my personal best.

[GoTakeANap]

Id take the numbers. I enjoy catching fish.Take 50 over 5 all day everyday.

[Deadeye-1]

If I remember correctly, I read an article awhile back that stated the average bass fisherman in the state of Florida catches 1 bass per hour. I've had days fishing on the St Johns River where that has held true, while others I have caught an average of 2 per hour. That being said in a 4-5 hour period I have never caught 40-50 bass. So for me I would rather catch 5 Good Ones VS 10 average ones. If I COULD catch 40-50 then maybe I'd reconsider.

 

Maybe I need to start fishing some of the lakes that are known for better fishing!!!

[roadwarrior]

Last week on the RoadTrip the average was somewhere between 25-50 fish per person, but 5lbs+

were mixed in with those numbers. Glenn finished the trip by hooking up with the biggest bass I have

ever seen alive!  Pickwick and the reservoirs of the Tennessee River offer both numbers and the

chance for the fish of a lifetime!

[JEC]

size for me

[Alex_bassman]

In my opinion I would rather pick a part a lilly or grass field bit by bit for an hour or so and finally get that HAWG. that is true satisfaction and shows that hard work will eventualy pay off. Ill take 5 fatties over 40 dinks any day. Remember, patience is a virtue. ESPECIALLY in fishing.