Craigholland Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Setting a couple goals for this year's fishing season. I live in Ohio and every now and then someone in the northern areas catch a monster. Trying to convince myself there's a true 10 pound northern bass in Ohio as I've seen a few pics of such fish. Anyone have pics of an 8 or bigger non Florida strain one? I know it's a really tough goal, but possible? Any encougement appreciated. 1 Quote
SWVABass Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I don’t have a photo but wish you best of luck on your quest!!! Quote
Logan S Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 There was an 11.18 lbs bass caught in the tidal Potomac here in MD...Not FL strain. Not too long ago, 2008. There's a picture in the article, though it's not the best quality. Pretty cool story, he had to use his boat as an ice-breaker to get to his spot. https://www.bassmaster.com/news/new-maryland-record-bass Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 21, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 21, 2019 There were 3 over 10 taken from the same lake in KS last year, this was the largest at 10lb 15oz. This 10.1 was caught the next day. 9lb 13oz in May last year. Haven't quite broke 8 but gotten to within a quarter of a pound more than once, this was the most recent. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 21, 2019 Super User Posted January 21, 2019 There are pics online of two bass that were caught out of Lake of the Ozarks about a month apart that went 10 pounds. I think this was 2 or 3 years ago. The story goes about 15 years ago a 12 pound bass was caught locally, and the picture was up in a nearby bait and tackle store. The store took the picture down because it was causing such a ruckus with everyone wanting to fish at that location. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted January 21, 2019 Super User Posted January 21, 2019 The lake I fish in SW MO has produced a few in the 10 range. Several years ago one of my friends caught a 10 there. I was stopped by a guy a few years ago and asked if I had a scale. I weighed his 9 pounder. I have only had some 7s and 8s and they are not often. I keep trying for a monster on an A rig but can't get anything over a 6 on it yet. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 21, 2019 Super User Posted January 21, 2019 Here in north Missouri I hear about 10 lbers being caught but havent seen one nor even a photo . The biggest I have seen are a few over 8 . Quote
Craigholland Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 I think this will be a great thread, thanks Guy s. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 21, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 21, 2019 I wish I would have weighed this one! 2 days after Christmas in ‘07(?) . It hit a gold silver buddy, how ironic. This sucker about pulled me offf the front deck of the boat, I had to dip the rod all the way in the water. I don’t know if TN counts as northern strain but I got it in a small mountain lake with no Florida strain stockings 2 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted January 21, 2019 Super User Posted January 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Logan S said: There was an 11.18 lbs bass caught in the tidal Potomac here in MD...Not FL strain. Not too long ago, 2008. There's a picture in the article, though it's not the best quality. Pretty cool story, he had to use his boat as an ice-breaker to get to his spot. https://www.bassmaster.com/news/new-maryland-record-bass Kid caught one like that in a small pond too. And I know of 2 bigger out of this hell hole,...I mean state. The state record for Ohio is over 13, so a 10 is certainly doable. 1 Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I recommend reading Lunker Lore. I just finished it and thought it was a good read about focusing on catching monster bass. https://www.amazon.com/Lunker-Lore-Quest-Fish-Lifetime-ebook/dp/B077CM7LN8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1548080746&sr=8-5&keywords=lunker Quote
CroakHunter Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 3 biggest are right around 6lbs. My pb is 7lb 2oz. Dont have a picture on my phone. Not sure on the weight of this one. Pushing 7lbs I'd say. Quote
D.W. Verts Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 There are plenty of opportunities for bass over eight pounds in Missouri. Over ten- not so much, but they're here. So here's a few of mine, including the over eights, from 2018. Peace. A few more... 2 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted January 22, 2019 Super User Posted January 22, 2019 8-15 NS Shortcut to Clear Lake 005.lnk I'm such a dummy. Quote
The Bassman Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Indiana's state record is over 14 but I'm pretty sure it was Fla. strain as the run of fish approaching that size didn't persist for too long. A s.r. just shy of 12# held for many years and was probably northern strain. All these fish came from southern IN lakes. If my history is off @Team9nine's help would be appreciated. Edit; Evidently the current record (which actually was just shy of 15# was in fact northern strain. In a state not particularly known for it's bass fishing that's something to be proud of. Quote
Craigholland Posted January 22, 2019 Author Posted January 22, 2019 I know the Ohio record was a northern stain. I read the article they had it tested. I did also read the Indiana one might have been grown or possibly FL strain like you say. Quote
The Short Fisherman Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 10 pounder in Canada from a while ago here is a link: http://bigfatbass.com/magzumi.shtml 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 22, 2019 Super User Posted January 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Outdoor Adventures said: 10 pounder in Canada from a while ago here is a link: http://bigfatbass.com/magzumi.shtml That give me hope that the MN record 8#15oz CAN be broken Hurry up spring, I want to get on the water. Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted January 22, 2019 Super User Posted January 22, 2019 41 minutes ago, The Bassman said: Indiana's state record is over 14 but I'm pretty sure it was Fla. strain as the run of fish approaching that size didn't persist for too long. A s.r. just shy of 12# held for many years and was probably northern strain. All these fish came from southern IN lakes. If my history is off @Team9nine's help would be appreciated. Edit; Evidently the current record (which actually was just shy of 15# was in fact northern strain. In a state not particularly known for it's bass fishing that's something to be proud of. Yep - northern strain...which is why our state record will never be broken again in our lifetimes This shows the most recent state record bass for Indiana, all three of them, which goes back to 1968, a span of 50 years. The top left and right photos are one many probably haven't seen, and that was the 11-11 record set in 1968 by Curt Reynolds, and taken from Ferdinand Lake in Dubois Co. Look at the gut on that thing. Next (No. 2) was Warren Alexander's 1990 state record bass of 12-06. That fish was caught out of a 2-acre pond that was 15 feet deep, and caught on a chartreuse and white spinnerbait. The pond was located in Perry Co., and Warren wouldn't divulge much more. The bass was 23" long and had a 22.5" girth. Unfortunately for Warren, unlike the record he broke that stood for 22 years, Warren's record was broken the very next year when Jennifer Schultz caught the current 14-12 state record on a Pop-R from a small private reservoir in Harrison Co. That fish is bottom left in the picture. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 22, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 22, 2019 3 hours ago, D.W. Verts said: There are plenty of opportunities for bass over eight pounds in Missouri. Over ten- not so much, but they're here. So here's a few of mine, including the over eights, from 2018. Peace. A few more... Geez, are all those fish in the video from 2018??? That’s one heck of a year Quote
D.W. Verts Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: Geez, are all those fish in the video from 2018??? That’s one heck of a year Thanks. That isn't all of them, just all that my limited technical capabilities could handle. And '18 was actually off a fair bit from usual what with our lack of Spring weather. And no nines. Certainly no tens. But I'm still lookin'. Quote
bayvalle Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 I live in SW Ohio as well and our best chance for a monster LM are ponds or a drive up to Lake Erie. Quote
Mr. Aquarium Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 My biggest is 7.8lbs. I'm on a mission to get an 8. I believe I've hooked fish 8lb plus a few times Quote
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