Think This Is A 15 Inch Bass? Pessimist In Me Says No.

[TingTingEightSix]

I have only been fishing once this year, and none last yesr due to health issues with my father (hes recovered foe the most part, thankfully). The one time I did go I was put to the test immediately to see if I still "have it", was bluegill fishing with a bluegill rig, and low and behold, the first fish I caught was a bass. It put up quite a fight and upon landing it, I celebrated like a little kid. Obviously it is no 7 lb linker, but I am sure it was at least 12 inches. I put him back in the water after I took a couple photos, and in my glee, I forgot to measure it to see if it was indeed a keeper. Ill post a pic or two, and let you guys see id you think it would have mwt the 15 inch requirement or, if I fell short. Or well I would have, but unfortunately the file aize was too big.

I will say I definitely couldn't wrap my hand (and I have fairly large hands) around the girth of the fish in front of the dorsal fin. And judging by the size of its mouth, swallowing prey such as 5 or 6 inch bluegill should be no issue for that fish.I know its hard to say without a picture, but sadly, file size was too big to upload, even after cropping the pic.

[Catt]

Uhh!!! where the picture? 

[OntarioFishingGuy]

10lbs exactly. Lol just kidding! Your first bass is a great accomplishment, it gave you a great fight, and you let it go. Awesome! Try reducing the file size and then posting it. And it's great that your dad recovered.

[WIGuide]

Upload the file to a site like imgur.com or tinypic.com and then post the link here

[gramps50]

You could also use Phatch which is software that will do a ton of things to a photo.I use it all the time to make photos more web friendly. 

[Violinguy]

Photobucket has been my old stand-by for years.

[TingTingEightSix]

[TingTingEightSix]

There we go. Like I said, no giant and probably not even a keeper. But being as it was my first fish on my first fishing trip in two years, I was happy to take it. Especially on a bluegill rig.

[F14A-B]

I am only guessing at 13.5 in. maybe push 14"

Nice fish !

[Weld's Largemouth]

I would definitely give him 15 inches

[Catch and Grease]

Definitely 12-15 inches....

[TingTingEightSix]

[F14A-B]

Ting Ting ... You think it's 15" ?

[TingTingEightSix]

I hope it is. I tend to be bad at overestimating though.

[Weld's Largemouth]

14.75-15.25

[Catch and Grease]

Hey man, when your telling the story its as big as you want it to be lol....

[TingTingEightSix]

He definitely gave me a good first test upon my return to the fishing hole. 6lb line and a steel brim hook, that was fun.

[TingTingEightSix]

Hey man, when your telling the story its as big as you want it to be lol....

Lol true, but I do wanna be honest ans be careful not to overestimate. I had someone tell me I was lucky to push 12" on that one.

[Weld's Largemouth]

Lol true, but I do wanna be honest ans be careful not to overestimate. I had someone tell me I was lucky to push 12" on that one.

he's over 13 but not over 16

[plumworm]

To quote my old uncle "Dudley", My favorite fishing partner and philosopher, " Every deer you harvest, every fish you catch and every kid you teach how to hunt and fish is a trophy"   Man, I miss his wisdom. A campfire, a splash of sippin whiskey and a new day tomorrow.

[TingTingEightSix]

he's over 13 but not over 16

as long aa he makes 15, that makes me very happy, even if it is by a mere eyelash.

[F14A-B]

That fish ain't close to 16" but next time use fishing line and measure, then when you get home get out the tape and measure the line.

[F14A-B]

To quote my old uncle "Dudley", My favorite fishing partner and philosopher, " Every deer you harvest, every fish you catch and every kid you teach how to hunt and fish is a trophy" Man, I miss his wisdom. A campfire, a splash of sippin whiskey and a new day tomorrow.

Alright now, talking Phil, Hunt, Fish, campfire,

And my personal Fave, Old Forrester! Sippin!

Hey u wanna going fishing? Lol!!!!

[CDobber]

I've caught a lot of largemouth in that general range this year, and I would say its in the 13-14" range.  The first picture makes it look bigger than the others.

[TingTingEightSix]

And by my state's regulations, they want us to measure them with their mouths closed and tails slightly pinched (for reasons I dont know, but ill follow their guidelines).