Super User WRB Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 I hope this isn't another April fools hoax. Nothing adds up, 33" long, that is 4" longer than any LMB bass ever caught in California, Dottie was 29". 33" long, 28" girth = 25+ lbs. numbers don't lie. 20 minute fight, only in his dreams. The lake was drained 5 years ago and refilled..... Tom 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 I have to move south. Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 Wonder if it was released alive? Probably not, that is an amazing fish! Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 Since I'm sure some of you were wondering... No, it wasn't me who caught it. Ha! 2 Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I keep waiting for someone to ask if it is a state record... I saw what you did there. Quote
jignfule Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I've got the 9.6 oz. down pretty good now I need to work on the 17 pound part. 2 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 33 inches! That's huge "That's what" - She 2 Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted April 3, 2015 Super User Posted April 3, 2015 WOW!!!!!! what a pig!! Quote
Fisherman) Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I live 20 minutes from coweta! What a monster.. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 Nice job, even for a Bulldog lover Go Dawgs! #DawgsOnTop Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 How did I miss this? He played that perfect on 12lb line. Couldn't imagine being in GA knowing you'll never catch a state record. Quote
bassless Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 That's an experienced angler right there. Lots of folks wouldn't have thought to adjust their drag and play the fish out. They would've broken off on the first run. HUGE fish. The biggest bass I've ever caught was 7.5 and I couldn't believe the size of THAT fish when it came up...I'd pass out if a bass weighing almost 20 lbs surfaced in front of me. I bet there won't be an open parking spot at that lake til January. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 6, 2015 Super User Posted June 6, 2015 Huge fish...what did you catch it on? See the first page of this thread! Quote
FloridaBasser1 Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Wonder if it was released alive? who cares! But if he did'nt, anyone who found out would probably give him so much agrivation he'd wish he had. I could care less, I might donate it to the state for breeding, or have it mounted if the money was available, putting the the back would be the last things on our mind if we had caught a 17+ pound bass! Lol Quote
Mattlures Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 I hope this isn't another April fools hoax. Nothing adds up, 33" long, that is 4" longer than any LMB bass ever caught in California, Dottie was 29". 33" long, 28" girth = 25+ lbs. numbers don't lie. 20 minute fight, only in his dreams. The lake was drained 5 years ago and refilled..... Tom I agree Tom the numbers seem a little off but that fish looks huge. I have no problem with the weight. If they used a soft measuring tape around the curve I could see it adding a couple inches. Quote
John G Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 This is the fourth biggest LMB on record that has been caught in Ga and it's still bigger than Florida's State Record of 17lbs 4 3/4oz. 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 7, 2015 Super User Posted June 7, 2015 I agree Tom the numbers seem a little off but that fish looks huge. I have no problem with the weight. If they used a soft measuring tape around the curve I could see it adding a couple inches.Hi Matt,If the bass was measured hanging down from tip of the jaw to the longest point on the tail, 33" is possible, the girth is another issue.... The later articles correct the fight time, he estimated that, could be less than 5 minutes, that is normal considering the excitement and no mention of measurements are given. It's a giant bass! The story came out April 1, always a red flag. Tom Quote
FloridaBasser1 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Hi Matt, If the bass was measured hanging down from tip of the jaw to the longest point on the tail, 33" is possible, the girth is another issue.... The later articles correct the fight time, he estimated that, could be less than 5 minutes, that is normal considering the excitement and no mention of measurements are given. It's a giant bass! The story came out April 1, always a red flag. Tom Mr. Tom, I think that we all agree it's a HUGE pig bass! I also think that the details can be a bit fuzzy, just like you stated, it is highly likely that the details could be off since he was in complete excitement. Never the less, Its another bass thats up their with your top 5 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted June 7, 2015 Super User Posted June 7, 2015 Big fish for sure. The weight looks legit & the scale would be certified. I agree the measurements don't add up. But since there is no certification process in place for accurate measurements they are very up to the person doing the measuring who may or may not be accurate. The pictures help substiante the stated weight but the measurements indicate the fish weighs more than the given weight. Throw out the measurements and the conversation would only be about what a beautiful fish he caught. Quote
KayakBasser Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Awesome! Makes me wanna move down south You have no idea! Quote
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