reinhard1 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 that is an awesome smallie!!!!!congradulations. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeybc69 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I know that tree and fence eBass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawHog Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 The state record bass looks like its 6 lbs at the very least in the 1st photo. In the other photos, you could argue for 9-10 if you we're ambiguous to the fact that it's the MN state Record. There are no "haterz" here either. BigStick's fish is a P-i-i-i-G by anybodies standards. But a healthy, 23 3/4 inch largemouth is probably floating within 1/4 lb of 8 lbs. Bigsticks fish is fat as heck and if it were truely just under 24 inches with that belly it could be approaching 9 lbs... Most importantly, Congratulations on your personal best, Bigstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 well said RawHog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish-I-Were-Fishn Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Crappie fishing I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffer Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 First off - I think its a great fish!No, hating here.With that said, all the attempts at trying to guess weight are based off this fish being just shy of 24.I just dont see that fish being that long? I know pics are deceiving - but I would say closer to 22.And Ebass - that is an awesome smallie. I really love the brown color on that one! I would say you are very close if not a nudge or 2 over 5 pounds. Its a wide one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooBack Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 If that bass was 24inches theres no way its under 7lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corncob Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 IF I were lucky enuff to catch a true trophy worthy of posting on this board I would provide lenght, width , weight , circumference , photos from both sides, top and bottom views, front and rear looks,a certified scale analysis , and , notarized copies of at least three witnesses along with their polygraph exams.....I bet their still would be doubts about its' authenticity, much discussion and gnashing of teeth from others that likely are just plain jealous or find the need to show their elevated level of expertise in such matters......All in jest folks, just a thought that flashed thru my mind in a moment of pause......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 LOL @ griz-- when was the last time that cert scale had been tested?.. looks like there was extra water on it maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstick56 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hey guys, thanks for the mixed results. I simply could care less on what it weighs I know its the biggest bass I have ever caught or seen caught for that matter. I was fishing a northern MN lake for crappies and using 3 lb test with a micro beatle spin is a very fun fight. Like I said I dont really care what it weighed nor am I claiming that it is a state record...just wanted to share the pics with you guys and get some feed back I think its safe to say that its a 5.5 to 8 pound fish...Thanks guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstick56 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Maybe this will help / add fuel to the fire....I have this one measeure to the T- on a hawg trough...of course no picure of it. This might give u a reference to my size and the size of fish I am holding....This is a 27.25" walleye...Like I said this might just add fuel to the fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I give it 3 pounds You are holding it out a good 3 inches from your body so that makes it tricky to judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnUpTheFishing Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 use the inches side not the cm side of the ruler, bigstick. Ill give you 25" for that 'eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bASS_BLASTER Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 why is there a walleye in the bass forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corncob Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Grande Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yes bigstick, there are downsides to being Paul Bunyan proportions. Can you imagine if Shaq was a bass fisherman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstick56 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yup, o well... Ill just have to hook into a good 10-12 pounder to get a 7 pound fish out of you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooBack Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Keep in mind 95 % of bass fishers think 3lb fish are 5 lb fish when in hand ,people mostly suck at guessing weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bASS_BLASTER Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Keep in mind 95 % of bass fishers think 3lb fish are 5 lb fish when in hand ,people mostly suck at guessing weight Agreed! I have people tell me they catch 7-8lb bass all the time. Also, they said they used to catch 3-4lbs crappies but lately they're only getting 1-lbers because of the fishing pressure. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard53 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 6"4" is Paul Bunyan like? Ouch!!I'm 6"11" and weigh over 400lbs.Guess I may as well give up fishing all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick in Mud Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 6"4" is Paul Bunyan like? Ouch!! I'm 6"11" and weigh over 400lbs. Guess I may as well give up fishing all together. No need to give up fishing. Just give up trying to convince people you catch big fish unless you photograph them on a ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant_Jackpot Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 OK, maybe hater was a little strong....... Big fish are fun no matter what. But maybe we should all chip in and buy a new ruler for you since yours seems to have shrunk over the years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestabber Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have people tell me they catch 7-8lb bass all the time. Also, they said they used to catch 3-4lbs crappies but lately they're only getting 1-lbers because of the fishing pressure. LOL. Like the "three to four pound crappies" people said they were getting on Red Lake a decade ago. Funny, when I fished it all I caught were those dinky 1.25 to 1.75 pound fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Grande Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 The Wolves could use you down low Greybeard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatoneguy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Pek part two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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