Brett S Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 the short story: I moved October 1st across the street from a nice lake. I have not been fishing since I was a kid 30+ years ago. I took the kids out this spring and we had fun catching lots of blue gill and crappie. Then... I caught my first LM Bass! I was instantly 'hooked'! 4 rods/reels later, I have become obsessed with fishing with plastic worms. I have landed around 40 of them in the last week, anywhere from little 6-8" babies (?) to nice ones in the 18-20" range. How old are bass that are in the 6-8" length range? I am wondering if they were born this year or last? Thanks for all the helpful info here!! Quote
Black Bass Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Welcome to BR! It is a great resource. You're gonna like it here. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted June 16, 2009 Super User Posted June 16, 2009 This link provides a largemouth bass length to age comparison for Northern Illinois. Of course this doesn't hold true for every lake in your area as other factors can come into play but you can use it as an average. Per the chart, 6 - 8 inch bass are generally one to two years old in your area. http://www.windycityfishing.com/bass_age_chart.htm Welcome to the Bass Resource community! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 16, 2009 Super User Posted June 16, 2009 Welcome aboard! 8-) Quote
Super User .RM. Posted June 16, 2009 Super User Posted June 16, 2009 Brett S Greetings & Welcome To The Most Informative Site On The Net Tight Lines!!! Quote
Little Luey Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Hi Brett, welcome to the forum. Where in N. Illinois are you? I am originally from Chicago, relocated to Arizona only a few years a go. Quote
Brett S Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 Hi Brett, welcome to the forum. Where in N. Illinois are you? I am originally from Chicago, relocated to Arizona only a few years a go. I am in Grayslake now..have lived in Highland Park, Vernon Hills and Gurnee. I went to college at ASU. I miss AZ!! Quote
cyph3r Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 welcome:) im from the nw suburbs, barrington:) so we are practically neighbors. this is a great site and there are some monsters around where we live, so im sure with what you gain here will help you produce out there. Quote
Koop Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Welcome! Not to far from me, SE / SC WI here. Ever make your way up to the Madison chains I'll show ya a good day Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted June 24, 2009 BassResource.com Administrator Posted June 24, 2009 Welcome home! Quote
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