Super User bilgerat Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 I don't care about the weight so much as the longevity. Here in New Jersey our record is fast approaching 30 years old. (1980 is when it was caught. 10# 14oz). That makes me wonder about a couple of things: How many fish just shy of or even equal to are caught every year? What does this say about the health of the species overall? With rampant development over the past several years resulting in the loss of (among other things) prime fishing locations, I wonder if our record will ever be broken. Not that this discourages me from fishing at all. I like catching fish period. I view large ones (any species) as a "bonus" if you will. Perhaps we in the northeast/mid atlantic region have a different view on things as opposed to those of you fortunate to live in the prime bass fishing regions. Development impacts all of us, perhaps we see it more just because we are a small state. Also it seems in these tough economic times fish and wildlife preservation takes a backseat to more urgent needs. Just observations on my part. Any thoughts? Quote
drmnbig Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Va's state record was caught in 1985 at 16lb 4oz. Been a while for us too. Although ours is gonna be a tough one to break I think it will happen within the next 5-10 years. There are a LOT of big bass coming out of Briery Creek Lake every year and I believe it holds a record somewhere in there. Quote
Btech Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Im in NC and acording to our records for Largemouth the largest was caught back in 1991 at only 15.4 lbs .... Hard to believe no one has found bigger since than! Quote
Super User Muddy Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 New York 1987 11lbs 4 oz. Pennsylvania 1983 11 lbs. 3 oz. Quote
T-Bone Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Louisiana: 15years this February 15.97 lbs. Caney Lake, February 1994 Quote
Super User cart7t Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 I'm pretty certain Missouri has everyone beat on this one. 48 years old. 13lbs 14oz, Bull Shoals lake, Marvin Bushong, April 21, 1961 ! Quote
Super User flechero Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Tx record caught 1/92 (18.18 lbs.) There has been a lull of sorts with big fish but I think it's starting to trend back up so I'm hoping to see it broken in the next couple years. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Tennessee State Record was caught in Sugar Creek by James Barnett October 17, 1954: 14 pounds 8 ounces. I have no idea where this creek is located. More importantly, the State Record smallmouth was landed by David Hayes at Dale Hollow July 9, 1955. David's fish was certified at a whopping 11 pounds 15 ounces and is also, The World Record Smallmouth. As a side note, Dale Hollow shares a common border with Kentucky. Mr. Hayes also holds the State Record for Kentucky which also lays claim to the World Record. This has never been a big dispute and will never be resolved. Both states have agreed to claim and share the title. 8-) Quote
Scorcher214 Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Michigans LMB record was caught in 1934and in 1959(both the same weight), so i would say 53 years old Our SMB record was caught in 1906, thats 103 years old! Quote
baboosicbass08 Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 New Hampshires state LM record (10.8 lbs) was caught in May 1967 so just shy of 42 years old! Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 WV State Record 1994 - 12.28 lbs. I'm still working on it. Quote
bmadd Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 RW- Sugar Creek is in Lawerence Co. Have a friend that lives there and fishes the creek. Quote
daviscw Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Looks like there was a fishing boom in the 90's. Quote
Turtle. Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Ohio's record 1976 - 13.13 lbs. (Farm pond) Quote
Jake. Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Im in NC and acording to our records for Largemouth the largest was caught back in 1991 at only 15.4 lbs .... Hard to believe no one has found bigger since than! 15 lbs. 14 ozs. I think it will fall soon, according to our Game Warden there are some 16+lbers they have found surveying High Point City Lake. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Let's see here. It's 1932 22lbs 4oz. : Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Let's see here. It's 1932 22lbs 4oz. : I've been waiting for that! ;D ;D ;D Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 4, 2009 Super User Posted January 4, 2009 It sucks having a state record that may be bogus and will never be beaten in the state where it was caught. No chance in hell. Quote
KevO Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 RW- Sugar Creek is in Lawerence Co. Have a friend that lives there and fishes the creek. Hey thats not too far from me, I may have to make a trip there this year. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted January 4, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2009 It sucks having a state record that may be bogus and will never be beaten in the state where it was caught. No chance in hell. :-? What do you mean ? Quote
SkilletSizeBass. Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 Indiana was caught in 1991 , 14lb 12oz. by Jenifer schultz from a small lake. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 11, 2009 Super User Posted January 11, 2009 MD tidalwater LM is only about a year old? 11lbs something? Allen Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 11, 2009 Super User Posted January 11, 2009 Oklahoma LMB - 1999 - 14 lbs, 11.5 oz. SMB - 2006 - 8 lbs, 3 oz. Our records aren't as old as most Quote
RWHusker. Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 Nebraska 0ctober 1965 10# 11oz. Five National Championships since then, this record needs to fall. GO BIG RED Quote
jbrazWI Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 For Wisconsin: 10/12/1940 11 lbs 3 oz Quite a fish for WI Jason Quote
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