Fishmaster10 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Got out and fished another local pond yesterday while the weather was nice. A storm front was moving and like usual they were biting well before the storm. These are the bass in the order I caught them: 18" 3lb 8oz, 17.75" 3lb 2oz, 19.5" 4lb 7oz, 17.5" 3lb 8oz, and 17" 3lb 2oz. http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb392/bassmaster102/18in3lb8ozlargemouthbassfortjesse.jpg http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb392/bassmaster102/1775in3lb2ozlargemouthbassfortjesse.jpg http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb392/bassmaster102/195in4lb7ozlargemouthbassfortjesse.jpg http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb392/bassmaster102/175in3lb8ozlargemouthbassfortjesse.jpg http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb392/bassmaster102/17in3lb2ozlargemouthbassfortjesse.jpg Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted March 5, 2011 Super User Posted March 5, 2011 Way to go! Looks like a good start for Illinois ! Quote
hookingem Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Nice fish! It feels good to finally get out and catch a few after a long winter doesn't it! Quote
Big-O Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Wow, that's a strong line up for sure... WTG Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
RyneB Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 Im only an hour north of Bloomington and there is still a solid 3 inches of ice on all lakes and ponds around here. Rivers are flooded, so im still waiting to wet the line. With the snow and 20 degree weather, it feels like i wont fish until May. > Quote
CJ From Dinwiddie,VA Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 awesome job! id love to have that bag this sat at the BFL tourny at SML!! Quote
CSimon2 Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Great job! I cannot wait to get out there myself. Quote
big t 4488 Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 NICE CATCH-ABUSE-N-RELEASE.....KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING!!! Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks everyone @ RyneB: I hope you can get out there soon @ big t 4488: Abuse and Release? Quote
YeahSure Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks everyone @ RyneB: I hope you can get out there soon @ big t 4488: Abuse and Release? People say it's bad for the fish's slime coat when it is laid in grass/boat carpets/etc. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Nice catches and I'm near chicago and waiting to get out again myself. Quote
big t 4488 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Yes abuse you lay them on dried out grass for a mere picture with a tape measure. Practice catch n release no need to abuse them for pointless picture of a fishing getting tourtured laying on the ground. Quote
The Bassinator Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Maybe you could just measure them in the water then take a picture holding them. I dont think any one would find fault with your measurements. After all you are a fisherman and they dont lie ;D but nice fish! Were you using a lipless crank? Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 Yes abuse you lay them on dried out grass for a mere picture with a tape measure. Practice catch n release no need to abuse them for pointless picture of a fishing getting tourtured laying on the ground. I have heard that this damages their slime coat, however I've seen many other members take pictures with fish laying on the ground. That being said it doesn't necessarily justify my actions yet I wanted to have proof rather than say that I caught five bass weighing that much. So if you want to help that's fine, but if you're in it to critisize others in a negative/bullying fashion than I would appreciate you keeping your comments to yourself. Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 @ The Bassinator: Good idea, that or I can just hold them up for a pic and no I wasn't using a lipless crank, I was using a cotton cordell Big-O Quote
The Bassinator Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Cool I can't wait to get out and fish again, thanks for the pics but for now I can only dream Quote
evrgladesbasser Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Yes abuse you lay them on dried out grass for a mere picture with a tape measure. Practice catch n release no need to abuse them for pointless picture of a fishing getting tourtured laying on the ground. I have heard that this damages their slime coat, however I've seen many other members take pictures with fish laying on the ground. That being said it doesn't necessarily justify my actions yet I wanted to have proof rather than say that I caught five bass weighing that much. So if you want to help that's fine, but if you're in it to critisize others in a negative/bullying fashion than I would appreciate you keeping your comments to yourself. Well said... Congrats on a nice bag Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Posted March 11, 2011 @ The Bassinator: How long until you think you'll be on the water again? @ evergladesbasser: Thank you sir Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 11, 2011 Super User Posted March 11, 2011 Rather than attack someone for something you think is wrong, take it as an opportunity to educate,and possibly learn something yourself. There are plenty of articles here that deal with catch and release best practices. Take a look. http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/fish1.html Quote
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