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Biggest bass in MN?


WyoChris

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I had two 7-2 bass last fall, on different days. I have had three other bass over the last few years that went an even 7-0.

My biggest ever was a 9-0 from Iowa back in 2003. All fish were released except the 9-0, which I mounted. I wouldn't do that again, I would get a replica....unless it was the state record. smile

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So, on the length scale, does anybody think or know if any MN bass can hit the 26" range? I have had this argument with my neighbor several times, and I just don't think a MN can get that long. I know they can get fat, but 26" long?... Anybody ever get one that even hits an honest 25"?

Do you guys happen to have lengths on the 7.5# plus bass you caught? Thanks!

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Minnesota - 3 @ 5.8-5.9lbs just need a few more ounces for 6lbs

All of those fish were in the 21" to 21 1/2" range. Also have a pile of 5 - 5.6lb fish in MN. Must not be fishing the right lakes for true pigs. Awesome bassin here in this state though!

Biggest ever was 8.4lbs in South Dakota and was 21 1/2" long.

2nd biggest was 22 1/4" 6.8lbs. Also got a 5.5lber from the same lake as the 6.8 that I photoed and forget to measure but I bet it was 23-24". Silly skinny fish. Don't they know they are american? lol

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BoxMN.....

I really would have a hard time believing a bass could attain 26" here in MN. If you check all the state record bass for the northern states, for those that list lengths, not a one approaches 26". I don't think the bass up here have the genetics nor the growing season to reach 26".

Personal MN best 22 1/8", no scale, late October, maybe 7 lbs?

From the same lake at the same time of year, 20 7/8" -- 6.0 lbs.

10 days later and up in N MN, same 20 7/8" length -- 5.8 lbs.

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Thanks guys, that what I was saying as well. 26" is just silly in MN, IMHO. Hmmm, from looking at the lengths and numbers here, my Dad's 23.5" LMB was probably more than our 6.5# guesstimate. It sure was a fat one smile

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I got a 24.5 out of Osakis while pike fishing. She was skinny didn't put it on a scale. I also have a 22 and a 21, both out of smaller East metro lakes. The only big one I weighed was a 5lber caught on a waxie through the ice on Turtle.

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