Chances of catching a 10 pounder that being a largemouth bass is only possible if bass that size are living where you fish. IF your lake has Floridia strain LMB the odds are greatly improved.

Northern strain LMB at 10 lbs is equal to Floridia strain LMB at 13 lbs. My personal bench mark is 15lb FLMB to be considered a trophy size, 13lbs or teener is the Texas Share a Lunker benchmark, let's go with that. 

What are the chances of catching 10 lb Smallmouth or Spotted bass? Obviously 10lbs is too high a benchmark for both smallies and spots, so let's change 10 to 7 lbs.

Everyone can play when the benchmark is achievable.

Most anglers over estimate bass weight, 10 lbers become 7 to 8 lbs when weighed.

Tom

Thanks for the BR welcome A-Jay, here is a pic of the 10.7 caught December 2012 when he was 15 y/o   -- I break out in a rash when I watch the video!

You know why the Coast Guard wears light blue shirts?  So they know when the water is too deep...just a little retired Navy humor A-Jay, couldn't help myself!  Thanks for your service.

19 minutes ago, Fish411 said:

Thanks for the BR welcome A-Jay, here is a pic of the 10.7 caught December 2012 when he was 15 y/o   -- I break out in a rash when I watch the video!

You know why the Coast Guard wears light blue shirts?  So they know when the water is too deep...just a little retired Navy humor A-Jay, couldn't help myself!  Thanks for your service.

Nice Bass and an even better smile.

Had to be a real thrill.

A-Jay

 

 

10 hours ago, Fish411 said:

Thanks for the BR welcome A-Jay, here is a pic of the 10.7 caught December 2012 when he was 15 y/o   -- I break out in a rash when I watch the video!

You know why the Coast Guard wears light blue shirts?  So they know when the water is too deep...just a little retired Navy humor A-Jay, couldn't help myself!  Thanks for your service.

That tank must have pulled that kayak all around. I fish out of a kayak and 3 to 4 lbers pull me around quite a bit. No doubt about it, she was eating well. Good job.