looking for bass Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 I live in ohio. Just wondering what state has the best bass fishing. And Why? I know it isnt Ohio.... Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 You might want to check that poll, it doesn't make sense. You are asking who has the best bass and the answer options are "best" and "most"....???? Biggest bass are in Cali. (to date) As for who has the most bass, that could go to any state. Just about every state has ponds/lakes where you can catch tons of bass, all day. They'll be smaller but they're bass. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted March 29, 2008 Super User Posted March 29, 2008 I have to disagree I think all the states have big bass there just not being caught. The big gals don't do the 9am to 5pm like the pro's do. Just try fishing your favorite spot in the low light, early am just before sun up near the shore. try to pick a weed line or rocky point/drop off. The bass supply isn't comming from the 4lb to 6lb bass its the bigger gals keeping the large amounts of little bass comming there 9lbs +. Recently there was a 12lber killed by a weed machine being used to churn up the weeds in a local lake. That should of been a heads up as to whats really out there size wise but most of the local fisherman here didn't give it any thought. There thought is if there not catching them there isn't larger ones out there. I really think its an ego problem. Someday i hope its a little kid that breaks the state record here. The State DEP here with the shock boat can only work in the shallow water so who knows whats out there? These big gals are very smart or they wouldn't be that big. Trust me there out there......and feeding when were sleeping. No matter were you live just fish your local spot and fish it heavy and you will see....I did and fished the same spot for 3 to 4 months everyday till i get burned out. Thats up at 3:30am everyday...its sleep...eat..& fish..eat...sleep again. I love this life... Just go out there and have fun and practice with your lures and presitations and see what happens you will be surprised. Quote
thetr20one Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 I the Ohio has the biggest smallmouth as far as consistant numbers. there are frequent 30 pound plus bass fron lake erie tourneys. that rivals normal floridas largemouy limits or execeeds them! Quote
Big-O Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 30 ib bass is a biggun like i have never seen, Maybe a typo error. Quote
Guest muddy Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 Think he is talking about five bass for weigh in Quote
Rayraff Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 Adding to what BigBill said, A family found a Pike Jaw in WI on a beach. They saved it for several years and just recently took it to a taxidermist to estimate the size of the fish. He said it was at least the size of the current world record if not bigger. However, the biggest pike have historically come out of Canada. There are huge fish every where you just have to know where to look. Quote
thetr20one Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 I the Ohio has the biggest smallmouth as far as consistant numbers. there are frequent 30 pound plus bass fron lake erie tourneys. that rivals normal floridas largemouy limits or execeeds them! Yes it was a typo that would be a weight for weighed in!! Quote
thetr20one Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 I the Ohio has the biggest smallmouth as far as consistant numbers. there are frequent 30 pound plus bass fron lake erie tourneys. that rivals normal floridas largemouy limits or execeeds them! Yes it was a typo that would be a weight for weighed in!! another typo that would be a weight for a 5 fish limit weighed in!!! Quote
Shabalala Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 I see it like this.... I compare 2 days. One day is by the number. Constantly catchin 'em all day, avg. 2-5 lbs. The other day is a single catch that is 8+, and nothing else. Granted, that 8+ would definitely give me the shakes, but I'd take day one every time. Quote
flippinbaits Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 im gonna have to disagree with you bigbill. I lived in cali all my life, and now go to school in oregon. there is no way i can find fish similar in size to cali's. There are no florida strains in oregon. Too cold, thats why you wont find 14+ pounders here. The biggest bass are in southern california. The most, well there in any pond that bill dance fishes. Quote
ba7ss3in Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I think it will be hard to limit it to just one state. I believe states with warmer climates year round have the potential to see large fish compared to Cali. Quote
Rattlinrogue Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I'd say CA,TX,and FL have the biggest bass as a whole.TX and FL probably have the most.There are numerous other states that could claim that title.This is just my opinion.I really have no idea on most bass. Quote
Nitro 882 Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I have to disagree I think all the states have big bass there just not being caught. The big gals don't do the 9am to 5pm like the pro's do. Just try fishing your favorite spot in the low light, early am just before sun up near the shore. try to pick a weed line or rocky point/drop off. The bass supply isn't comming from the 4lb to 6lb bass its the bigger gals keeping the large amounts of little bass comming there 9lbs +. Recently there was a 12lber killed by a weed machine being used to churn up the weeds in a local lake. That should of been a heads up as to whats really out there size wise but most of the local fisherman here didn't give it any thought. There thought is if there not catching them there isn't larger ones out there. I really think its an ego problem. Someday i hope its a little kid that breaks the state record here. The State DEP here with the shock boat can only work in the shallow water so who knows whats out there? These big gals are very smart or they wouldn't be that big. Trust me there out there......and feeding when were sleeping. No matter were you live just fish your local spot and fish it heavy and you will see....I did and fished the same spot for 3 to 4 months everyday till i get burned out. Thats up at 3:30am everyday...its sleep...eat..& fish..eat...sleep again. I love this life... Just go out there and have fun and practice with your lures and presitations and see what happens you will be surprised. I'm from Massachusetts which ain't the Bass Capitol of the world. However, and I still have a hard time believin' it, the state record LM bass is nearly 16 Pounds. I aqree that there's a biggun right in your backyard where ever you live. Certainly there are areas in the country where growing seasons are longer and florida strain get bigger quicker etc.etc.etc. But don't give up hope if life don't let you stray far from home. Quote
jrhennecke Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 If you look at a list of the top 25 Largemouth ever caught, which state did most of them come from? Which lake holds the BASS record for most weight? Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 31, 2008 Super User Posted March 31, 2008 I don't see any state putting up numbers any where near those from California Texas Share-A-Lunker program has 9 entries so far this year, the smallest weighted 13.02 lbs with the largest going 14.5 lbs. The Texas state record is only 18.18 lbs caught in 1992 and Texas hasn't produced a bass over 16 lbs since 2002. Our on Fish Chris recently weighed one in at 17.10 lbs and California has produced 20 bass over Texas's 18.18 lbs with 9 over 20 lbs. Quote
ohiobassmaster93 Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I live in ohio. Just wondering what state has the best bass fishing. And Why? I know it isnt Ohio.... x2 its sucks but i'm sure its not the worst Quote
shoff Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Lets all be honest here. I have lived in 3 states, nothing compares to out here in California. I don't care what state your in. You also don't have other states stocking a 1000 pounds of trout every week either. Not trying to start anything, but it is the fact. Quote
jrhennecke Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Lets all be honest here. I have lived in 3 states, nothing compares to out here in California. I don't care what state your in. You also don't have other states stocking a 1000 pounds of trout every week either. Not trying to start anything, but it is the fact. The only problem with the Trout stocking thing is that neither Clearlake or the Delta, arguably 2 of the top 10 fisheries in the world are not stocked with trout. Quote
flippinbaits Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 i agree with that, but delta and clear lake aren't putting out those 20lb fish...southern cali is...mmmmmm trout Lets all be honest here. I have lived in 3 states, nothing compares to out here in California. I don't care what state your in. You also don't have other states stocking a 1000 pounds of trout every week either. Not trying to start anything, but it is the fact. The only problem with the Trout stocking thing is that neither Clearlake or the Delta, arguably 2 of the top 10 fisheries in the world are not stocked with trout. Quote
Bassin4Life55 Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 New York actually has a good variety. like anywhere, it all depends on where you fish. Quote
catchem Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 Ya'll left out Alabama? What we're you people thinking! Quote
jrhennecke Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 i agree with that, but delta and clear lake aren't putting out those 20lb fish...southern cali is...mmmmmm trout Lets all be honest here. I have lived in 3 states, nothing compares to out here in California. I don't care what state your in. You also don't have other states stocking a 1000 pounds of trout every week either. Not trying to start anything, but it is the fact. The only problem with the Trout stocking thing is that neither Clearlake or the Delta, arguably 2 of the top 10 fisheries in the world are not stocked with trout. Not sure about Clearlake but I do believe the Delta record is over 18lbs. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 4, 2008 Super User Posted April 4, 2008 If you're talking about the "biggest" largemouth bass, how can anyone argue a case for any state other than Kalifornia? Numbers? Now that might be debatable. If smallmouth is your game, Ohio or more generally, Lake Erie is King for numbers and good size. If it's "biggest" smallmouth bass, Tenessee rules, but Alabama's portion of the Tennessee River is a close second and could claim the next World Record. 8-) Quote
jrhennecke Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 I tell you I feel truly blessed to be within a couple hours of what I think is the best all around largemouth fishing in the world. However I have to say that getting back to Erie or TN like RW says and getting into some big smallmouth sounds good. Quote
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