Another Good largemouth
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Catch 'em up! They certainly grow them much bigger down south, this kid from TX did a nice job
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Teen reels in massive bass in Texas. He joined a small group of anglers with his feat
“She was tired from spawning but she fought good for about 10 seconds, then I got her to the boat,” the 15-year-old said of the fight between man and fish.
captmike28
Well-Known Angler
Just burned another good spot, George...under a bridge in Florida!
Very nice Bass, congrats.
Very nice Bass, congrats.
Wow 15 seconds!!! Quite a protracted fight for the most overrated fish in America.Catch 'em up! They certainly grow them much bigger down south, this kid from TX did a nice job
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Teen reels in massive bass in Texas. He joined a small group of anglers with his feat
“She was tired from spawning but she fought good for about 10 seconds, then I got her to the boat,” the 15-year-old said of the fight between man and fish.
captmike28
Well-Known Angler
Although I have not caught a lot of Largemouth Bass larger than 6# over the years, I tend to agree with Roccus that the species is generally overrated regarding it's fighting ability . Unless, perhaps you are catching them on a Flyrod which can be pretty exciting, which I used to really enjoy during my winter FL vacations years ago.
Having said that I think it is also important to recognize the value this particular fish has to the sport. The fact that they are so widespread, fairly easy to catch, and grow to some impressive sizes make them one of the backbones of the fresh water fishing scene. And who can deny the economic importance and the untold millions of dollars the pursuit of Largemouths generates, not only for the pro "Tournament Fisherman" but the everyday angler.
Having said that I think it is also important to recognize the value this particular fish has to the sport. The fact that they are so widespread, fairly easy to catch, and grow to some impressive sizes make them one of the backbones of the fresh water fishing scene. And who can deny the economic importance and the untold millions of dollars the pursuit of Largemouths generates, not only for the pro "Tournament Fisherman" but the everyday angler.
Reading comprehension issues? The 15 year old said 10 seconds, they have a different take on what's a good fight in Texas.
My bad, either dyslexia or subliminal desire to give the fish the benefit of an additional 50% effort?
I should have been more careful, especially since it would have made my argument even stronger. First LMB I caught, a respectable 4 lb fish, made 3 quick jumps and then went belly up, a sub 5 second event, causing me to incredulously scream aloud, "Is that ALL you got????"
Needless to say after many Saturday mornings watching Ray Bob, Billy Bob and Bubba fishing for "Hawgs" on TV, that encounter sealed my decision that with few exceptions, freshwater fishing is more of a "leisure past time". In stark contrast, I submit that bucktailing a complete outgoing Full Moon night tide in The Gut can only be classified as a full contact sport.
I cliped it as it was more like a minute and a half. I also used to think that way, but now I get why it's a billion dollar industry. That fish fought me harder on the same tackle I use for striped bass. They jump over and over - ever see a striper do that - and they never give up.
You may think it's over rated but it's the number one targeted fish in the US.
The idea that there are fish over 15 pounds caught in here is exciting.
When I sold my first boat in 85 or 86 and until 95 or so I only fished sweetwater, some local, sometimes out on the Peconic, Patchogue, Smithtown and Yaphank lakes and still miss it for the overall enjoyment. (Quiet, no motor fumes, etc.) Still have bags of tackle for it and next year with my Lifetime Sportsmans' license will probably go back to it a bit. But pound for pound in the local sweetwater, I never found anything fight as hard as carp. However, just like my preference for "lures only" in the briny, I usually just went for LMB with spinnerbaits, Carolina rigged worms, Heddon torpedos, ahhh I could go on and on.
captmike28
Well-Known Angler
Obviously Roccus and I have shared one another's shoes on several occasions. Swinging as hard as you can with 30# tackle at every little tap, not knowing if it is a fish or a rock, for several hours in the Gut or the Race is a serious physical workout. I used to be able to do that for an entire tide. Now, at my advanced age, I try to save my strength for the most productive 2 hour window.
This type of fishing can never take the salt out of me. I'm already thinking about bringing my Roballo down next year for salt. And nothing can change my passion for the great fishery we up in the Northeast.
I had another big one yesterday that was ran a good 50 yards before it stopped. Im trying to trim the video so as not to be accused of a short fight. These fish here fight hard.
I had another big one yesterday that was ran a good 50 yards before it stopped. Im trying to trim the video so as not to be accused of a short fight. These fish here fight hard.
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