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Title: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bassinbrian on Jan 07, 2014, 01:21 PM: Took me many years and lots of time on the water to start catching bigger bass on a regular basis. I have learned a lot from other bass only sites, fishing with experienced guys, and some trial and error stuff. Plus friends who have taught me lots. For years I did ok locating smaller fish just couldn’t find the big ones.

I can remember landing my fist few 5lbers and being soooo happy.
My 5's are numerous now, i have half dozen 6's, two over 7 ... and my PB 8+ ... (all caught in New York).

The jig & topwater frogs have accounted for most of the bigger fish, i don't leave home without either one.
Braid has been a huge plus too, i'll chuck my jig into the nastiest looking cover now with no hesitation.

Here’s a little recap of my bigger bass over the past 5 years …

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Last but not least … the giant 8lb 4oz Personal Best taken in October 2013 !! :o

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Hitting the 8lb mark in the Northeast is something i had always thought about, and it finally happened.
Now i serch for a 9 ;D

Thanks for looking,
BB
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: Fishb4Family on Jan 08, 2014, 10:45 AM: Very VERY nice fish. We don't see too many of those up here in Maine. I fish tournaments regularly, and the biggest fish i've seen weighed in over the past 5 years was 7lbs. That wakebait you were using in your first picture, was it purchased from a big manufacturer, or a custom bait someone made? It looks familiar?
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bassinbrian on Jan 08, 2014, 02:45 PM: Quote from: Fishb4Family on Jan 08, 2014, 10:45 AM
Very VERY nice fish. We don't see too many of those up here in Maine. I fish tournaments regularly, and the biggest fish i've seen weighed in over the past 5 years was 7lbs. That wakebait you were using in your first picture, was it purchased from a big manufacturer, or a custom bait someone made? It looks familiar?

Thanks
That bait is the MS Slammer ... i have caught a number of fish on it, but no real giants yet.
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: Fishb4Family on Jan 08, 2014, 02:53 PM: I love those massive baits, mostly because people are afraid to throw them. I believe there is a guy in NH or Mass that custom makes those also. I've heard good things about them, just can't find em for sale.
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: wellsley on Jan 08, 2014, 05:32 PM: Real nice Brian, congrats. My best bass is a 6 1/2 lb smallie I've caught several 5lb bucket mouths but can't hit the 6lb mark.
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: TightLinesMaine on Jan 08, 2014, 09:34 PM: that 8 lber is a BEAST nice Largies... my pb is 7 lbs give or take, the size of that crankbait in that first pic you are using for bass is huge!, awesome
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bassinbrian on Jan 10, 2014, 01:54 PM: Wells - that's a giant smallie, i lack in that dept ... my best is only 3.5 for the bronzebacks
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 10, 2014, 09:31 PM: Great looking bass Brian.... I could have used some of those in tournaments this summer... ;D
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: danny b on Jan 10, 2014, 10:26 PM: Very nice catches!
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bigredfishing on Jan 14, 2014, 03:12 PM: nice bass, BB. I got one here you forgot

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that was that queechy lake fish that we thought was a giant...just another meesly 5lber... ::) :o
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: WaynefromMaine on Jan 14, 2014, 05:44 PM: Nice.. :clapping: :thumbup_smilie: :flag:
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: Bartman44 on Jan 14, 2014, 06:11 PM: Nice collection Brian. You're living proof that you don't need a big rig to score big.
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bassinbrian on Jan 14, 2014, 08:04 PM: Thanks guys !

Yeah Bigred, that was another good one, crushed my bait on impact, huge head shake :flex:

... and YOU my friend are a big part of my success in finding these slobs. You teaching me the way of the jig has been very bad for the bass haha ;D
I never leave home without it. Thanks bud.

BB
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bigredfishing on Jan 15, 2014, 09:20 AM: Quote from: bassinbrian on Jan 14, 2014, 08:04 PM

... and YOU my friend are a big part of my success in finding these slobs. You teaching me the way of the jig has been very bad for the bass haha ;D
I never leave home without it. Thanks bud.

you picked up the jig thing quick. Heck, I remember back before you even used casting rods ;D
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: dimebrite on Jan 15, 2014, 05:08 PM: Man...nice pigs there. My biggest is probably between 5 and 6 but I'm by no means a true bass fisher. That 8+ is a true pig. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: danny b on Jan 17, 2014, 01:27 AM: I just started pitching jigs in grass mats and throwing swim jigs for bass this past season....pretty good success with it but those darn pickerel always do a number on my trailer
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: conley1993 on Jan 18, 2014, 11:55 AM: Nice fish thanks for sharing. If I didn't spend all of my time chasing stripers around I would definitely be targeting those hogs!
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: jibbs on Jan 21, 2014, 12:39 PM: very nice largemouth...nothing better than landing a giant...good luck
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: waterwolf603 on Apr 16, 2014, 01:00 PM: some real slobs you got there man, and that 8lber is a tank, i have only gotten two bass over 5lbs so i know what your saying when you talk about landing those earlier on in your fishing career its a great feeling
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bassinbrian on Sep 09, 2014, 09:14 AM: Thanks guys !!

Over the Labor Day weekend I added another 7lber to my list. 23.5" 7lbs on the button ;D

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Fall is here, hopefully more to come.

BB
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bigredfishing on Sep 09, 2014, 10:20 AM: OINK OINK!!! Nice fattie brother!!!
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: westernmas on Sep 09, 2014, 12:07 PM: WEll done catching those hogs. What are you using for a real and rod setup? I assume a baitcasting reel with a heavy action rod?
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: myemmy on Sep 09, 2014, 02:42 PM: Congrats. What a hog!!
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: bassinbrian on Sep 12, 2014, 08:26 AM: Quote from: westernmasshole on Sep 09, 2014, 12:07 PM
WEll done catching those hogs. What are you using for a real and rod setup? I assume a baitcasting reel with a heavy action rod?

Yes Baitcaster set up, 7'0 MH rod, 40lb braid ... i'm fishing some knarly/heavy cover and thick pads with big jigs & top water frogs.

BB
Title: Re: My Big Bass over the years
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Nov 11, 2014, 06:36 PM: soooo where are the big fish?!?!? ;D ;D ;D ;D