Super User Dwight Hottle Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 I started keeping track of all 5lbers & 6lbers caught out of my boat for spring pre spawn which is April & May and a limited few fall days from Oct & Nov. There would a category for 7lbers but nobody wants to contribute to that statistic the last four years. Maybe I need to get LuckyCraftMan to fish out my boat instead of his. Anyhow here is the breakdown for 2010 through 2013. That's 145 smallies over 5lbs and 26 smallies over 6lbs for the last 4 years. That means on a four year average you need to catch 5.5 five pounders before you are going to get a six. I have no idea why 2012 was such a good year for five pounders caught. Average fishing days for each year probably totaled 45-50 days per year for pre spawn & a few fall days. All fish complied were caught on jerkbaits. 2010 Results 33 smallies over 5lbs 4 smallies over 6lbs Biggest was 6-12 2011 Results 30 smallies over 5lbs 7 smallies over 6lbs Biggest was 6-9 2012 Results 60 smallies over 5lbs 8 smallies over 6lbs Biggest fish was 6-15 2013 Results 22 smallies over 5lbs 7 smallies over 6lbs Biggest fish was 6-8 10 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 Those Numbers are just outrageous. The only thing that might be more impressive is the sheer size & frame of the bass themselves - just Massive. And btw - was 2012 the first year you and I fished together ? I'm not saying, I'm just saying . . . . Here's to popping a 7 plus next season my friend. A-Jay 3 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 Nice numbers! I did not know all you smalljaws were caught on jerkbaits. Want to share what you prefer? Quote
Super User tomustang Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 That's a lot of smallies over 5lbs, no small feat for sure. Excellent numbers Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 So when can I come fishing with you? I have gas money, and a cooler for snacks. I promise I'll only bring like 8 set ups and 9 3700 boxes. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 So when can I come fishing with you? I have gas money, and a cooler for snacks. I promise I'll only bring like 8 set ups and 9 3700 boxes. You only need two, max. Right Dwight? LOL I've had the pleasure of fishing with Dwight on his rig. "Dialed In" is not quite the most accuate way to describe his efforts up there. I thought I heard a couple smallmouth yelling "DWIGHT!" as we rolled up to the spots. 4 Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted November 22, 2013 Posted November 22, 2013 Dwight has a system with jerkbaits that is very intune with Lake Erie (and I am sure would work in any body of water that is as expanse as Erie). His approach is really ingenious and I have been picking his brains for at least the last few years learning what he does (and he has been kind enough to share with me. I think of Dwight as my mentor). It is just a very methodical and systematic approach that is truly a masterpiece. I had to slightly modify his approach to fit my boat and style of fishing, but I put more 5 pound+ Smallmouth in my boat (including my 7 pound PB SM) this year than I have in all the past years (and I fished half as much this year). Truly a well thought out system by a truly great fisherman (not to mention a really nice guy). PS Dwight, that 7 pound smallmouth I caught wasn't far from you guys, so you can count it in your totals (and since you pretty much showed we the way, it was almost like you caught it.) 2 Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted November 22, 2013 Super User Posted November 22, 2013 Very nice numbers I have yet to catch me a smallie period lol Quote
shimmy Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Yes!!!! Love these types of stats!!! We need Catt and WRB to name a few to play along. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted November 23, 2013 Super User Posted November 23, 2013 Those are mind numbing stats.....a managed one smallie over 5lbs on the susky and that is about it. I am seriously jealous. Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Those smallmouth numbers are incredible. I also keep track of bass I catch, largemouth though. I have weighed every single largemouth I have caught 3 lbs or better since 2004. I am in Maine right now. When I get back to VT and my fishing journal I will post my totals. Those smallmouth numbers just blow my mind.... Quote
mnbassman23 Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Those are some impressive numbers, well done! Quote
Big-O Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Wow, that's some FINE numbers and stats... Pig Stalking at it's best! Wtg Dwight Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted November 23, 2013 Super User Posted November 23, 2013 Dwight is "da man"...................... 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted November 23, 2013 Author Super User Posted November 23, 2013 Nice numbers! I did not know all you smalljaws were caught on jerkbaits. Want to share what you prefer? Lots of lucky craft baits, rapalas. smithwick, duo realis, megabass, matzuo and a some misc stuff. Dwight has a system with jerkbaits that is very intune with Lake Erie (and I am sure would work in any body of water that is as expanse as Erie). His approach is really ingenious and I have been picking his brains for at least the last few years learning what he does (and he has been kind enough to share with me. I think of Dwight as my mentor). It is just a very methodical and systematic approach that is truly a masterpiece. I had to slightly modify his approach to fit my boat and style of fishing, but I put more 5 pound+ Smallmouth in my boat (including my 7 pound PB SM) this year than I have in all the past years (and I fished half as much this year). Truly a well thought out system by a truly great fisherman (not to mention a really nice guy). PS Dwight, that 7 pound smallmouth I caught wasn't far from you guys, so you can count it in your totals (and since you pretty much showed we the way, it was almost like you caught it.) The best piece of advice I gave you was to get out of the bay & fish the main lake. You listened & your results were pretty fantastic. Well done Steve. I'm still debating about which new PB you got this year is most impressive the musky or the smallie. There are both pretty rare. You and A-Jay both PBed twice this year. Congrats to both of you. So when can I come fishing with you? I have gas money, and a cooler for snacks. I promise I'll only bring like 8 set ups and 9 3700 boxes. All you have to bring is lunch for two, two rods & reels & a few favorite jerkbaits. Bring along your favorite hat for your new PB photo! Those Numbers are just outrageous. The only thing that might be more impressive is the sheer size & frame of the bass themselves - just Massive. And btw - was 2012 the first year you and I fished together ? I'm not saying, I'm just saying . . . . Here's to popping a 7 plus next season my friend. A-Jay Now I know why there were so many five lbers caught in 2012. Those smallmouth numbers are incredible. I also keep track of bass I catch, largemouth though. I have weighed every single largemouth I have caught 3 lbs or better since 2004. I am in Maine right now. When I get back to VT and my fishing journal I will post my totals. Those smallmouth numbers just blow my mind.... Those smallie numbers aren't as incredible as the number of New England slobasaurauses you have posted up this year. I am always amazed by the number of giant New England bass posted up on this forum. You NE bassers are outstanding. 3 Quote
Super User CWB Posted November 23, 2013 Super User Posted November 23, 2013 I started keeping track of all 5lbers & 6lbers caught out of my boat for spring pre spawn which is April & May and a limited few fall days from Oct & Nov. There would a category for 7lbers but nobody wants to contribute to that statistic the last four years. Maybe I need to get LuckyCraftMan to fish out my boat instead of his. Anyhow here is the breakdown for 2010 through 2013. That's 145 smallies over 5lbs and 26 smallies over 6lbs for the last 4 years. That means on a four year average you need to catch 5.5 five pounders before you are going to get a six. I have no idea why 2012 was such a good year for five pounders caught. Average fishing days for each year probably totaled 45-50 days per year for pre spawn & a few fall days. All fish complied were caught on jerkbaits. 2010 Results 33 smallies over 5lbs 4 smallies over 6lbs Biggest was 6-12 2011 Results 30 smallies over 5lbs 7 smallies over 6lbs Biggest was 6-9 2012 Results 60 smallies over 5lbs 8 smallies over 6lbs Biggest fish was 6-15 2013 Results 22 smallies over 5lbs 7 smallies over 6lbs Biggest fish was 6-8 Nice report Dwight. I don't remember if it was 2011 or 2012 (tough getting old), but I do remember in 4 days getting a 6-0 and a 6-4 and several 5's. We had an awesome 4 days despite the weather. My PB came on my birthday- 10/28. Could have been a disaster when I slipped and fell on the ice on the dock the first day. Luckily I only dislocated my shoulder and was able to keep fishing. I remember seeing a few guys out in standard bassboats bobbing around fighting the wind and waves and we were drifting by in relative comfort. Definitely the way to go. Maybe now that things have settled down here, we can get together again (if you'll have me). I think the biggest asset Dwight has is a wonderful wife that lets him get out and fish as much as he does. You're a lucky man my friend. 2 Quote
Super User senile1 Posted November 23, 2013 Super User Posted November 23, 2013 Dwight, those are some extemely impressive numbers of huge smallmouth. I didn't realize they were all on jerkbaits. Whatever your system is, it sounds like you could write a book about it. My hat is off to you. Incredible! 1 Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 You wanna know how many smallies I have caught over 5lbs pounds in the last 4 years....... None You wanna know how many smallies I have caught over 5lbs in my life....... None LOL 1 Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted November 24, 2013 Super User Posted November 24, 2013 Again Dwight congrats, the numbers of Smallies over 5 lbs blows my mind. As I've said before I grew up fishing for smallies in the New and Greenbrier rivers, I know how special a 5lb bronze lady is, and 6 pounders are as rare as hen teeth. Way to go! Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted November 24, 2013 Super User Posted November 24, 2013 You wanna know how many smallies I have caught over 5lbs pounds in the last 4 years....... None You wanna know how many smallies I have caught over 5lbs in my life....... None LOL That's ok, I'm 44 know how many small jaws over 4lbs I've caught? Exactly 1. 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted November 24, 2013 Author Super User Posted November 24, 2013 You wanna know how many smallies I have caught over 5lbs pounds in the last 4 years....... None You wanna know how many smallies I have caught over 5lbs in my life....... None LOL Yea but you are really young. It will happen. Just need to fish a big system that has plenty of big girls. Again Dwight congrats, the numbers of Smallies over 5 lbs blows my mind. As I've said before I grew up fishing for smallies in the New and Greenbrier rivers, I know how special a 5lb bronze lady is, and 6 pounders are as rare as hen teeth. Way to go! Thanks. On Erie the 7 lbers are as rare as hen teeth. 2 Quote
pbrussell Posted November 24, 2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Guys like you Dwight, keep the young guys like me in check. Talk about inspiration. 2 Quote
Super User Shane J Posted November 24, 2013 Super User Posted November 24, 2013 Serious digits there, man! Smallie machine for sure! Quote
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