Steveo-1969 Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 For a fish's size, I can't say anything different than what's already been said. So how about this? I think a nice fish is one that bites my bait and holds on long enough to let me set the hook, gives me a good fight and doesn't throw the hook. And I'm always nice back by telling them "thanks buddy", gently setting them back in the water, and letting them bite my thumb while they are getting their strength back before they swim away. THAT'S a nice fish!! Quote
jigabooyah Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 Ever seen the Bass Pro KVD 3 DVD collection. He says almost every catch. "Nice fish, yeah". and then releases it. where I live over 3lbs is pretty nice but I am happy with 2+ lbs. Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted July 2, 2014 Super User Posted July 2, 2014 16"+ is when I consider a bass to be "nice". 18" and up is "big". Quote
FishChaser1 Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 One that compliments you and doesn't talk behind your back Quote
FishChaser1 Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 One that compliments you and doesn't talk behind your back Quote
ColdSVT Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 3 solid fish! 4 good fish! 5 d**n good fish! 6 beast! 7 monster! 8+ i have no word since i have reached that mark yet lol 1 Quote
tatertester Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 One that is polite and doesn't hit on yur wife! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 3, 2014 Super User Posted July 3, 2014 I'm desensitized to size and don't weigh them, for me it's fun and fight. I'd just as soon catch a 2# bass or peacock on a light power rod in a pond, than an 8# bass loaded up with 5# of weeds using heavier gear, which I find to be no fun at all. Even in saltwater the fight isn't the same with all species, I target the ones that give me the most pleasure. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted July 3, 2014 Super User Posted July 3, 2014 I think 15-16" is about the "nice" level. 18" and above is my target on most lakes around here. I don't pay much attention to weight anymore, but I would say "nice" for me starts around 3#, good at about 4, and lunker over 7. Now I fish with people who will tell you their 4 pounder weighs 7.5...fishermen are notorious liers, except the members here of course. Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 I fish with people who will tell you their 4 pounder weighs 7.5...fishermen are notorious liers, except the members here of course. I also fish with people who "over guesstimate" the size of there fish. That is exactly why I always bring a scale. I find it pretty hilarious when I weigh my friends so called " 5 lber " and it weighs 2 lbs 10 oz. LOL. The look on there face is priceless. Quote
paleus Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 4 lbs is my threshold for it being a really nice fish. I enjoy catching them all, any size, any species (okay maybe not catfish or gar), but a largemouth over 4lbs seems to be more of an accomplishment. Quote
FrogFreak Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Great question. I have a small lake that I can fish on and catch 20-40 fish in a morning but most of the fish are around 1 lb with some bigger ones mixed in on occasion. On the flip side, I have another lake that doesn't have the numbers but you're more likely to catch a 5lb plus bass (big for up here in Northern MN). Which is better? It really depends. I normally don't worry about size as much as numbers because I fish for fun but I do like to go after bigger fish from time to time as well. Bottom line, a nice fish is the one that you catch, mostly because you're not at work. Quote
Lunker5 Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 I'm in jersey 5lb is quality but for me it's the fight.wheather they jump,pull,dance on top.to me any fish thats 2.5-3 lbs is nice because if you were in tournament that would be good to catch Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted July 4, 2014 Super User Posted July 4, 2014 Me I am a picture man when it comes to fishing so anything over 3lbs I consider a nice fish and is pic worthy. My personal best is 8.1 you truly do not realize how big these 7lb+ fish are until you get one on land! So far I have only caught 4 in the 7-8.1lb range... Waiting on that fresh water whale (double digit)! Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 4, 2014 Super User Posted July 4, 2014 What Is A Nice Fish ? Anything above 10 lbs ? They can be called "abundant" in my neck of the woods, but as incredible as it may seem, they are not everybody´s everyday catch, on the contrary they are not that regularily caught. I´ve caught " a few " , but actually a 5 lber will put a big grin on my face until it aches cuz I´ll be smiling for a looooong time For me anything above 3 lbs ( coming from someone that lives where beeeg mommas are not uncommon ) is a nice fish. Quote
Super User geo g Posted July 4, 2014 Super User Posted July 4, 2014 It depends where you live. Personally, a Kodak Moment for me, is anything over 5 pounds. The others I usually just return to the water without much ceremony. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 4, 2014 Super User Posted July 4, 2014 A 'nice fish' is any fish that gives me a thumbs-up when I set it free. Roger Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 5, 2014 Super User Posted July 5, 2014 A 'nice fish' is any fish that gives me a thumbs-up when I set it free. Roger Sayin´ as it swims away --- > "I´ll be back ! " 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted July 6, 2014 Super User Posted July 6, 2014 All fish are nice, some are just bigger than others. I don't get excited til the smallies get over 6#. Perch are big to me once they hit 11". Crappie have to be over 12" to get my interest. Bluegill over 10" are nice....and tasty too. Lost interest in largemouth years ago, so they don't even make my list. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted July 6, 2014 Super User Posted July 6, 2014 Any fish that puts up a good fight. Quote
ATX Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 Nice one? I like the head shaking, drag pulling, line stressing, rod breaking hook bending mean ones! But I still get excited when they are green, have scales and a mouth! Quote
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