Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 21, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted September 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, gimruis said: That one doesn't count because its too big. He’s a repeat offender too 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User ol'crickety Posted September 21, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted September 21, 2022 Crazy striping, Dwight. Keep that fish away from tigers lest they too turn jelly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bird Posted September 22, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said: This is my favorite striped up smallie. The girth on this fish is insane. 8 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said: This is my favorite striped up smallie. The girth on this fish is insane. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolFan Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 An almost 4lb fish out of a creek in urban Charlotte I could walk across and not get my shorts wet. Looked like it came out of a painting. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediscochef Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 also happens to be the big fish of 2022 (5lb12oz) and a poor quality selfie but easily the prettiest fish I've had all year. My guitar player booked us a guide for the first week of october which is exciting. hoping to get a new PB either for the year or overall...we will see lol. Would need to break 7lb for a new LMB PB. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted September 22, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 22, 2022 22 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said: This is my favorite striped up smallie. Why did you carry a painted skin mount out onto the water just for a picture though? Seems like a lot of effort. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted September 22, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said: Why did you carry a painted skin mount out onto the water just for a picture though? Seems like a lot of effort. Unless she has died from old age she is still swimming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted September 22, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Dwight Hottle said: Unless she has died from old age she is still swimming. yeah, i know that already. I stalk your erie posts like everyone else on here does (I'm from just south of Pittsburgh originally and lived in Cleveland for a year too). The color on that fish though is textbook. I've seen quite a few mounts that were painted like that and thought no way was that a realistic paint job. From the eye barring, the perfect shading from dark to light, and the little bit of interest on the sides with the rusty color. Probably the pretties fish in this thread. Shame its disqualified for being too big... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted September 22, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 22, 2022 56 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said: yeah, i know that already. I stalk your erie posts like everyone else on here does (I'm from just south of Pittsburgh originally and lived in Cleveland for a year too). The color on that fish though is textbook. I've seen quite a few mounts that were painted like that and thought no way was that a realistic paint job. From the eye barring, the perfect shading from dark to light, and the little bit of interest on the sides with the rusty color. Probably the pretties fish in this thread. Shame its disqualified for being too big... Thanks she colored up while in the live well before the pic & release. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User T-Billy Posted September 25, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 25, 2022 I'll go with this one. Biggest so far this year at 5-4, and just a beautiful specimen. Fat, healthy, and beautifully colored. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User ol'crickety Posted September 26, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted September 26, 2022 Gorgeous, Tim! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User T-Billy Posted September 26, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 26, 2022 6 hours ago, ol'crickety said: Gorgeous, Tim! Thanks Katie!! The fish ain't bad lookin either!!! ??? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User ol'crickety Posted September 26, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, T-Billy said: Thanks Katie!! The fish ain't bad lookin either!!! ??? Ha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted September 26, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 26, 2022 Not my biggest. But in my opinion, the best proportioned bass of the year. Healthy and fat. Good colors send patterns. On 9/25/2022 at 4:50 AM, T-Billy said: I'll go with this one. Biggest so far this year at 5-4, and just a beautiful specimen. Fat, healthy, and beautifully colored. Spectacular! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User dodgeguy Posted September 26, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 8:03 PM, Jar11591 said: That one looks like it has a very steady diet too! Mine is probably this blemish-free beauty. 4lb 13oz, 20.5”. Not a mark on her, and very memorable strike on a spinnerbait. And the look of admiration on my face ? I’ve gotten some very nicely colored smallmouth this year that I wish I had gotten pictures of, including one that was solid black. Slipped out of my hands over the side of the boat before I could take a pic. That fish is 5 plus . At that length under 5 would look skinny. Your scale is off. Nice fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User N Florida Mike Posted September 26, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 26, 2022 These are my 2 favorites… 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted September 27, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 7:13 PM, VolFan said: An almost 4lb fish out of a creek in urban Charlotte I could walk across and not get my shorts wet. Looked like it came out of a painting. great looking fish. all the hallmarks of how a LMB should look. the distinct colors, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted September 27, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, dodgeguy said: That fish is 5 plus . At that length under 5 would look skinny. Your scale is off. Nice fish. Hope you’re right. I’ve long suspected it weighs a little under. Guess I should test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassBass Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Check out this pattern 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_H Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 How did I miss this thread? What a bunch of gorgeous fish. Those smallies have me itching to pack my bags and hit the road up north. This one here just barely cracks the top 10 in size for the year, but I think it's #1 for pattern. Caught it February 16th on a jerkbait (what else?) right at dusk, came in at 5lb 5oz. Pretty average proportions, but the pattern was very striking in person. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew03cmc Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 From a local city park pond Memorial Day weekend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User ol'crickety Posted September 28, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted September 28, 2022 So many bassiful fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcoker Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just two feet and a fishing rod says a lot for bank fishing. Gonna be doing more of it this year! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted September 28, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 28, 2022 37 minutes ago, Zcoker said: Just two feet and a fishing rod says a lot for bank fishing. Gonna be doing more of it this year! Ironically my two biggest LGM bass have come from the bank, including my biggest this year an 8lber. That's a real hawg there. You don't need a boat to catch big Bass that's for sure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcoker Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Ironically my two biggest LGM bass have come from the bank, including my biggest this year an 8lber. That's a real hawg there. You don't need a boat to catch big Bass that's for sure. I hear ya. I've gotten some incredible fish from the bank. Just park and fish. Luv it, the simplicity and ease. If you think about it, most on the water cast at the bank anyway lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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