Hey guys

Been fishing on a off in my lifetime but more recently started using lures. Caught my biggest largemouth today. Not sure how big and how much it weighed since it was pitch black out and I had just got off work so I only brought my rod and lures.

Saw a lot of minnows jumping so I took out the jig with a swimming minnow gulp

did you get the length....... i'm imagining 3-4lb but thats hard getting that figure if you dont know the length 

I'd say 5lbs or more.

Looks like a good fat ole healthy bass, nice job man!

It's approximately 20" long.  Looks to be at least 4 lbs probably around 5 lb.  Very nice fish!  I love the black coloring on him.

Nice fish for sure.  With that dollar being 6" long i would say 20" is a pretty good guess on length too....

Nice bass man! Congrats!

Using the bill for perspective, it looks to be a heavy 4lb fish to me.

Once i think about this way, i would guess to be 4-5lb

Hello and Welcome to BR ~

 

Congrats on an excellent catch.

 

A-Jay

Nice catch and a neat looking fish too with the black coloration

Nice fish, I'd say 5+ on the weight, she looks pretty fat.  I'd label it at 5lb's and look into buying a scale to keep with you for the next one.

Nice catch. I'm jumping on the five #er train. 

That's awesome man!  I caught my biggest this year also!  My guess is 4-5 also.

Thanks guys! I'll be buying a measuring tape and weight thing asap. Any recommendations on a cheap one that can get the job done? I'm also surprised the 1/8oz jig hook could catch something this big.

Is the coloration normal on this guy? That was another thing I was going to inquire about. Almost like tiger or zebra markings

looking like a 4.5-5 to me.... that black camo he's sporting is pretty stealthy, i like it.

Awesome fish. That colouration is wicked cool! 

Nice catch man

Welcome to the forums!

 

For some reason the pic is not showing up 

for me, so I can only guess based on what 

others have suggested. A solid 4-5 lber! 

I'd say over five shes a fatty!

Nice catch - congratulations!

Thanks guys! I'll be buying a measuring tape and weight thing asap. Any recommendations on a cheap one that can get the job done? I'm also surprised the 1/8oz jig hook could catch something this big.

Is the coloration normal on this guy? That was another thing I was going to inquire about. Almost like tiger or zebra markings

Since I cant see where you are located here is some info for you:

 

“The condition is commonly known as ‘blotchy bass’ or ‘black spot’ and has been documented occasionally in various Pennsylvania waters since as early as 1980,” said Andy Shiels, PFBC deputy director of operations. “In fact, in 1986, a nationwide survey found that the condition was present in 11 other states, including N.Y., Delaware and Maryland.”

 

PS: I giver her any easy 5lbs! 

Went back tonight and hooked up again

All hooked on the Berkeley minnow. I tried spinner with a curly and jitterbug but no bites.

I also hooked up the same guy again!! No pics because when I went to grab him, my line loosened and the hook popped out good to know he stays in the same place though so I can catch him and weigh him.

Thing is, ran into a couple of other guys fishing and they all catch and eat. So sad to see a big guy like him get eaten. Any advice to teach him not to get caught? Lol!

Another case of "I don't have a scale, but this bass looks to be...."

Next time try at least taking a tape measure and getting the girth. Bass Resource has a free weight calculator (under "tools") that should give you a reasonable estimate.

BTW, you can get a mechanical scale for like 3 bucks.

My guess? 3-4 pounds. Maybe 4 1/2.

Nice fish, man.

Nice bass, Congrats!