In Mississippi , we have a long growing season.We also have Florida bass.I fish for big fish.In the last two years I've caught a 12 and three 10's.I use big fish baits ,and I'm not interested in catching a stringer full of dinks.I don,t usually catch manyfish,but they're mostly big fish.I've lost count of how many 4-6 pounders I've caught.I won't catch but 3-4 fish,but the smallest will generally be a 3 pounder.I'm totally catch and release.I'lltake a picture with a digital camera and then release them.I did keep the 12.2 and had it mounted.