Ran across this story on another forum. Thought it was interesting read. 

 

https://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2014-02-04-record-breaker-the-story-of-roy-landsberger-s-ohio-state-record-largemouth-bass 

Great read! That record will never be broken. 

Now that's a big topwater bite!

So, private property?

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

So, private property?

Yes.

I accept that it's the biggest fish on record for the state, but official state records should be from public waters.  NY's record was caught under similar circumstances - private pond.  It's not likely to be broken any time soon.

...and for the record - the Jitterbug still works quite well to this day.  Many times forgotten about, but extremely effective.

3 hours ago, J Francho said:

I accept that it's the biggest fish on record for the state, but official state records should be from public waters.  NY's record was caught under similar circumstances - private pond.  It's not likely to be broken any time soon.

I understand your concern. It should be public waters only. Back in the day private ponds were just ponds with fish in them as opposed to managed fisheries. 

So I guess I'm not the only one where it happens that the Jitterbug gets hit at the end of the retrieve.  

I love hearing these stories of those freak teener northern strains. Thanks for sharing! 

Read the story ... that was a "HAWG STATUS" !