eric21 Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 I went out fishing 5/22 for the first time this year and wasn't expecting much at all. The fish were definitly biting but they were mostly 1 lb or less bass (11 bass in 2.5 hrs) - which was pretty fun after the brutal winter in Northern NJ. I was getting close to calling it a day since it was 52 degrees, rainy, and windy and I was pretty cold but I gave another cast and caught the biggest bass by far I have ever caught. My electronic scale said 7.1 lbs and I was fishing in upper greenwood lake, West Milford, NJ. This lake rarely produces fish over 2.5-3 lbs as far as what i've seen and heard people say. These pictures are taken by me since I was alone and to get an idea i'm 6'2" 225lbs for a reference. As you can tell i'm excited! Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted May 23, 2011 Super User Posted May 23, 2011 Congrats on your new PB !!!! That's quite a hog. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted May 23, 2011 Super User Posted May 23, 2011 I fished Greenwood Lake in the 60s (before Jungle Habitat) but never came close to 7 lbs. That's a Super Sow Roger Quote
eric21 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 I fished Greenwood Lake in the 60s (before Jungle Habitat) and never came close to 7 lbs. That's a Super Sow Roger Thanks Guys! I have never had the chance to fish Greenwood lake even though its about 10 min away from me, i've heard theres some big ones in there. Upper Greenwood lake is right down the road, its the little lake of the two. Thanks again Quote
Lake Forest Bassin Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Nice hog, what did you catch her on? Quote
eric21 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 Nice hog, what did you catch her on? I was using 8-10 foot diving crank bait (brown/yellow bottom). Nothing was hitting on top water, so I would reel in fast until it hit bottom and then let it slowly rise up to the top and then repeat all the way back to the boat. The bass was in about 6' of water. Normally I can't use that type of lure because by the time summer comes around the lake is completly covered with weeds. Quote
pitchin fool Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Look at the gut on that thing. She's ready to burst!!! Quote
shimmy Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Man, i don't think anyone is going to doubt the weight on that fish. That is a flat out beauty Quote
bassman31783 Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 What a beautiful fish. Big congrats on your new PB. Quote
eric21 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks again for all the nice comments! Oh and by the way I released her shortly after and seemed to swim off just fine. Gotta let those big ones live another day! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 24, 2011 Super User Posted May 24, 2011 Congratulation on your PB Bass ! A-Jay Quote
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