Some will think it’s silly or whatever. But my PB I caught a couple weeks ago or so. Met the criteria size wise to qualify for an Iowa DNR master angler award. So I submitted it. And got the approval email today. I’ve never won a thing fishing lol. So this was pretty neat to me.

So proud of you, Joe! It's a big deal.

Congrats !

That's quite an accomplishment.

A-Jay

Not silly at all, pretty cool actually, congrats!

That's cool!

That’s awesome!!! No prize money but a very prideful moment!!! Something you will never forget. I’m happy for you Joe!!! If it was me, that will be going into a frame for all friends and family to see.

Now you can joke with all your peeps and let them know, you are currently taking reservations for guided trips and angler seminars on your boat. 🤪

Congratulations again!!

6.5 lbs. is a nice bass anywhere. The Iowa record is 10.75 lbs. and has stood for over 40 years.

Yeah, I’d be darned proud of that bass!

Thank you so much everyone. I appreciate the kind words.

13 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

6.5 lbs. is a nice bass anywhere. The Iowa record is 10.75 lbs. and has stood for over 40 years.

Yeah, I’d be darned proud of that bass!

Yes it has. That’s an absolute monster for Iowa. Thanks man

That is a big deal. Congrats

Congrats on the Master Angler award.

Congrats, nothing wrong with being recognized for all your hard work.

2 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

6.5 lbs. is a nice bass anywhere. The Iowa record is 10.75 lbs. and has stood for over 40 years.

Yeah, I’d be darned proud of that bass!

Hey!!! Good point!

Joe you need to submit this for @A-Jay ’s annual biggest bass on the website thread.

The way it works is relative sliding scale based on region (details in the thread etc) but basically I think you’re in the lead by a wide margin for largemouth with that one if submitted!

Absolute brute and a super cool accomplishment and memorial of the catch!

Congratulations. I think programs like these are cool.

Thanks guy!!! It is. Pretty neat program. @Pat Brown i didn’t even know @A-Jay does that. I’ll

Have to look for the thread

14 minutes ago, Pat Brown said:

Hey!!! Good point!

Joe you need to submit this for @A-Jay ’s annual biggest bass on the website thread.

The way it works is relative sliding scale based on region (details in the thread etc) but basically I think you’re in the lead by a wide margin for largemouth with that one if submitted!

Absolute brute and a super cool accomplishment and memorial of the catch!

Ahh crap I’m past a week of catching it to submit. But I’m glad I know for next year!!!

17 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

Ahh crap I’m past a week of catching it to submit. But I’m glad I know for next year!!!

Get with the program dude.

A-Jay

Just now, A-Jay said:

Get with the program dude.

A-Jay

lol par for the course for me sir. Next year tho I’m in! Neat thread to follow though I’m not sure how I missed it!

Congrats my friend, frame it up. Very nice award!

Very nice. Congratulations!

I agree with @FLYING HIGH & @geo g , frame it.

Congratulations! Awesome accomplishment!

congratulations!

Wow too cool…. Talk about bragging rights. I with everyone else, frame it.

Congratulations

Congratulations Joe! A bass to be proud of!