I caught this about an hour ago on the Warrior Project rod Kent and the guys had made for me which was pretty awesome. I've only had one other bass on in my life that I had no control of a couple years that I guarantee was double digits and this one was the same way. It jumped once, making things much worse for my psyche. 

 

It was in a pond so I took a measurement, a quick picture and let her go. I only did a length measurement with the leader and didn't do girth. I'm much more worried about the long term health of my everyday romps than anything. It measured at 26". The calculators put that in the 9.5-10ish range and I don't think that is too outrageous. I've caught a 25" northern strain that was totally healthy and 7.4lbs, but I'm told these Florida bass down here weight a bit more. My previous PB on a scale was 8.6 and this one sure looked, felt, and fought bigger. I'd never claim a double digit without a scale unless is was like 15+ with no doubt, but I'm pretty sure this is the closest I've come.

 

 

Definitely a good size. How about you take a measurement,

as close as you can from the approx place on the rod end,

and estimate where the tail might be, I see it's tucked in.

 

That'll give you a ball park if it was say ~22 or 24" length.

I measured the leader and measured it on my leg from where it hit with the tail on the ground. It was 26" both ways. I just didn't get a girth measurement which makes the length calculators a little shaky. I don't care what the actual weight was or I would carry a scale in my bag. It was really big and I'm about 99% sure it's my new PB.

40 minutes ago, Mosster47 said:

I measured the leader and measured it on my leg from where it hit with the tail on the ground. It was 26" both ways. I just didn't get a girth measurement which makes the length calculators a little shaky. I don't care what the actual weight was or I would carry a scale in my bag. It was really big and I'm about 99% sure it's my new PB.

26" would put you in the 10lb range. Sweet!

On 6/3/2018 at 6:45 PM, Darren. said:

26" would put you in the 10lb range. Sweet!

I would never buy that from someone without a scale and I hold myself to that same standard. This fist fish is 25" and went 7.4. The next one from Wheeler had a 7lb head, was really long and was under 4. My 8.6 was just under 22". It was a nice fish though and a lot of fun.

 

 

That is a hog! Congrats!

Love when they get that size, reguardless of weight when they get that shape you know it’s a good one, congrats!

very nice!

Great Job!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike