roadwarrior

All right Matt, It's certainly not about you, but why are you defending the "Hawg Hunters of the World?" They are TOTALLY focused on the World Record and they DON'T HAVE A CERTIFIED SCALE? Are we dealing with retards? You know theses guys, is STUPID an excuse? I have read the WHOLE story. It wasn't an accident or a spur-of-the-moment decision. How can these guys be so UNPREPARED, especially after they have made the "phone call" and decided to spend the night? Okay, I agree , THAT FISH is the biggest bass that has ever been landed, but I CANNOT believe that these guys could be so unprepared. This taints the entire story.

Ozarker, Although I "recommend" #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft for everyone's spinning rig, I actually use #4 (.009" diameter, 8.5 lb test) on my main smallmouth rod.

"List of the biggest documented (smallmouth) bass ever caught" Jim Blair, There isn't one! First of all, if anyone feels Perry's bass was an abberation, David Hayes' World Record Stands out MUCH further. At 11 lbs 15 oz, that brown fish is 1 lb 1 oz heavier than #2. As far as I know there are only two other "documented" smallmouth over 10 lbs and they are State Records (AL 10 lb 8 oz, NC 10 lb 2 oz). So, the WR is almost 10% bigger than #2 and nearly 20% bigger than #4. I think it is very unlikely that a new WR will be caught unless it's quirky: 10 lb smallmouth that just ate a two pound skipkack, or something along those lines. Technically, according to IGFA rules, a new WR must exceed the old record by 2 oz. That's 12 lb 1 oz for a smallmouth record! BTW, Two years ago my partner, Speedy Madewell, caught a brown fish on the Tennessee River that I netted and weighed. No camera and my scales are not certified, but I KNOW...

Welcome back! Where have you been? It appears that only GA residents are elligible to help with this project. If that's the case, I think we should move this to the "Southeast" section, but I'll wait to hear from you.

I don't think earthworm77 had 20 lb P-Line or 15 lb Big Game in mind when he wrote the article. Lighter line and especially thinner diameters have fewer memory issues.

Line is cheap. When in doubt, throw it out. I would definitely NOT use five year old Big Game that I just found.

I agree, 6 1/2' MH/F is popular, but it is not what I would recommend. Medium Power is much more fun to fish with. All-around spinning tackle: 7' M/F with a firm tip. All-around baitcasting rod: 6 1/2' M/F with a soft tip.

My spinning rods are Medium or Medium Light Power.

I tie a Palomar Knot except on big, bulky treble hook lures. When the Palomar is too cumbersome I tie a Trilene Knot or Uni Knot.

Welcome Aboard! If I could pick just one rod it would be the MBR844C. Mine's a GLX saddled up with a Shimano CTE200GT.

6" Senko

Welcome aboard!

Aaron Martens, 42 lbs 8 oz.

Hmm...

Just pulling your chain, my friend. I think I know the kind of bass you like. 8-)

Did you fish with spinning tackle or have you fallen completely "off the wagon?"

I didn't know "Senkos" were sold in bulk. :

"1/2 to 2 pounders?" Were you catching crappie or bream?

avid, I hope you follow-up your post with the results of your test. This is what I am looking for in a fishing line and what I think I have found in Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft. If this applies to the P-Line you are trying, I'm all about it! I'm always on the hunt for the "Next New Thing!" Keep us posted, my friend.

GMAN, This is earthworm77's article: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/light_line.html

Happy Birthday! In eleven years we'll be the same age. :

It is a fun way to fish!

Welcome aboard!

That gentlemen, is almost impossible to believe! Matt's list is truely an eye-opener.

I'm not bashing George Perry, but isn't it strange that Georgia only makes the list one time? In theory, it seems like a state would have to produce a number of 18, 19 and 20 lb bass if it were to produce a 22 lb 4 oz fish. Interesting, hun?