ptomacbass Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 why did you kill that bass? thats stupid. I could go on but :-X Quote
Jake. Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 ^ is it bad to eat bass? Its perfectly OK if you stay within the legal limits. However, most bass fisherman on this site practice catch and release. Quote
osbornj2 Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 With all this talk about being the best fighter and the most difficult to land, I am surprised that noone has mentioned the Striper (fresh or salt-water), or even better - the lowly Hybrid striper. Hands down, I would have to say, the best freshwater "fighting" fish that I have ever caught. Lots of shakes, jukes, dives, dances, etc. and, like the Energizer Bunny, they just keep on pullin' and pullin'. True, they are generally caught in more open water than either SMB or LMB, but, boy, do they use every bit of the water column to fight you with! Any thoughts on these bad boys? Quote
yankthatsucker Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 A big trophy largemouth is one of the most difficult freshwater fish to land. Why? not because they fight harder then a smallmouth or a spot. Not because they make long strong runs like a carp or not because they can thump and cirlce like a gill. A big trophy LMB is the best fighter because they are the SMARTEST fighters. I have caught a 20lb carp on 4lb test. I have caught big teen cats on 6 and 8 lb test. I have caught 2lb gills on 4lb test. I have caught many big ocean fish on light line. How many LMB over 10lbs do you think I have caught on light line? None. I loose every time. I have even been straightened and snapped on 20lb test. Big old smart LMB may not have a ton of endurance but they make up for it with technique. The instinctively head for cover. They jump and throw baits, the surge at just the right moment. I believe they are possibly the hardest 10lb class fish to land. They find a way to get away. Think about it. How many big bass have you guys lost? I bet you all have a story. Now to be fair I have never caught a smallie but they dont look difficult to land. From what I have seen they kind fight like a big bluegill. Tons of energy but not soo smart. Alright smallie guys chew on that!!! ;D Oh yeah this only referres to big old smart LMB. The little ones are easy exactamundo...everytime i land a fat one in my lake its almost like they know exactly what to do when i set them...they shoot right under the jagged rock overhang i fish by(great spot). either they get my line all tangled up in the debris down there or the snag it on a rock...now as soon as i see them shooting straight at me i make sure i keep those suckers where i want them. Quote
yankthatsucker Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 ^ is it bad to eat bass? Its perfectly OK if you stay within the legal limits. However, most bass fisherman on this site practice catch and release. theres alot more tasty fish out there that you can buy thats already cleaned up for you. Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 20, 2008 Super User Posted October 20, 2008 it's a toss up stipers do well Where I fish stripe bass don't jump and although very strong fish, they tend to make a few runs and tire out fast. The fact they prefer open water, it is easy to land 30+ lb stripe bass on regular bass tackle. We call striped marlin "strippers" and they are one the top fighting ocean fish period. Dr Henshall in his famous book Black Bass stated that LMB are pound for pound the best fighting fresh water fish and the debate has continued sense then. Is pulling hard the essence of a good fighter? or is the hooked to landed fish percentage a better yardstick? I loose very few giant bass after hooking them, simply because I have learned how to keep control of these fish. Big muskies on the other are very difficult to land with the same bass tackle. The fact they are twice as big, very fast, jump, try to get into cover and have sharp teeth, makes them a great fresh water game fish. Bass are my still favorite fish. WRB Quote
Jake. Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 ^ is it bad to eat bass? Its perfectly OK if you stay within the legal limits. However, most bass fisherman on this site practice catch and release. theres alot more tasty fish out there that you can buy thats already cleaned up for you. Exactly. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted November 1, 2008 Super User Posted November 1, 2008 ^ is it bad to eat bass? Its perfectly OK if you stay within the legal limits. However, most bass fisherman on this site practice catch and release. theres alot more tasty fish out there that you can buy thats already cleaned up for you. Exactly. my feelings exactly , funny tho , thats what i usually tell people that take fish home at the local lake i fish at , i tell them '' why are you taking that fish '' when they say '' to eat '' i say ''thats what the grocery store is for , stupid !!!!! '' any how , catch and release .................... Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted November 1, 2008 Super User Posted November 1, 2008 I'm waiting for the biologists to breed 5lb + bluegills- now that would be a fight ;D Anyone whos ever pulled in a 1lb + gill on light tackle knows what insane little *astards they can be. What a blast. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted November 3, 2008 Super User Posted November 3, 2008 I'm waiting for the biologists to breed 5lb + bluegills- now that would be a fight ;D Anyone whos ever pulled in a 1lb + gill on light tackle knows what insane little *astards they can be. What a blast. yeah , i got to say that bluegill are the hardest fighting freshwater fish known . i couldn't even imagine pulling in or fighting an 6-10# bluegill , you would be exhausted to say the least . 65-80# power pro braid would be mandatory ..... Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted November 3, 2008 Super User Posted November 3, 2008 I did a little search- World record bluegill 4lbs 12oz caught in Alabama in 1950. Imagine that. Quote
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