MIbassin Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 Arrived to my Florida house last night, and stepped outside to take a look at the pond. I saw bass busting all along the reeds on the shoreline, and saw lots of fry in the water. I went back inside, grabbed my rod, and proceeded to tie on a gambler big EZ with a 1/4oz 5/0 weighted hook. This big girl swirled twice on the bait before I finally got a good hook set. I had a 7'3 mag heavy rod and 50lb braid and I still struggled to haul this beast in. Unfortunately, I didn't have a scale and I am conservatively putting this fish at seven pounds. It looked like it was about to explode with eggs. Also, does anyone know if the marks on her body are a parasite? Or are they just wounds from the upcoming spawn? I will be buying a scale today!! 9 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 14, 2016 Super User Posted February 14, 2016 Congrats on your new PB. 2 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted February 14, 2016 Super User Posted February 14, 2016 Like Dwight Hottle said, "Congratulations on your new personal best". Good story Mlbassin, it and sounds like you're in the right place and at the right time to maybe break your record again. As for the rash on her side, maybe someone at the local tackle shop can better answer your question. I don't think it will prevent her from spawning and passing on those big fish genetics. Good fishing 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 14, 2016 Super User Posted February 14, 2016 Congrats on the new PB! Jeff Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 14, 2016 Super User Posted February 14, 2016 Congrats! And good on ya for buying a scale next... Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted February 14, 2016 Super User Posted February 14, 2016 I doubt the marks are from spawning activity. Nice fish! Quote
HookdUP Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 The spots though idk why they appear I know that bodies of water with bass having them always have ALOT of bass Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted February 15, 2016 Super User Posted February 15, 2016 great job, sir! I hope you washed your hands. I believe that fish has had a lot of partners over the years and is having a serious outbreak of dat herp… lol 3 Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 Sweet,Congrats on your PB Quote
Super User senile1 Posted February 17, 2016 Super User Posted February 17, 2016 Congratulations on the PB! Quote
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