Anybody into fishing? v.worldrecord?

theeloved1 · 03-21-06, 05:56

Fishing is one of my favorite hobbies. This is just beyond amazing.

World Record?

superstring · 03-21-06, 04:43

That is amazing! When I was a kid, fishing was my passion, but I haven't done much in recent years. I do remember the record large mouth back then was around 15 lbs or so, taken from a reservoir down in Tennessee somewhere.

twitch · 03-21-06, 05:20

Whoa! That bass is huge. I can picture the onslaught of people now fishing with a white rattling jig on Dixon Lake

I used to fish very often but it has been a while since I've fooled with my equipment. I'll break it out again one day... one day.

Tasty · 03-21-06, 05:52

I absolutely love to bass fish although I don't get to do it much anymore. That is an amazing bass. I actually prefer to catch and eat Crappie.

twitch · 03-21-06, 05:55

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Originally Posted by Tasty

I actually prefer to catch and eat Crappie.

This is some of the best fishing I've done myself, lots of action!

They are the most delicious tasting fresh water fish I've eaten by far.

theeloved1 · 03-22-06, 04:52

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Originally Posted by superstring

That is amazing! When I was a kid, fishing was my passion, but I haven't done much in recent years. I do remember the record large mouth back then was around 15 lbs or so, taken from a reservoir down in Tennessee somewhere.

Either your information was a little off, or you are easily the oldest autopian member, because the world record that this "possibly" breaks is just over 22 pounds...and thats been the record since the 1930's

Dixon Lake is the place a few of the top 25 largest bass ever have been caught...Its already a high traffic area...espcially since its a small lake.

theeloved1 · 03-22-06, 04:54

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Originally Posted by twitch

This is some of the best fishing I've done myself, lots of action!

They are the most delicious tasting fresh water fish I've eaten by far.

Crappie fishing is a ton of fun, but I'd have to say that Walleye is the best fresh water fish I've eaten...

Tasty · 03-22-06, 05:21

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Originally Posted by theeloved1

Crappie fishing is a ton of fun, but I'd have to say that Walleye is the best fresh water fish I've eaten...

I still have Walleye fishing on my "to do" list. I have some relatives in North Dakota and they say they are great eating. Would love to catch one and fry it up.

twitch · 03-22-06, 05:40

Let me know what you think Tasty

I might have to put that on my to do list.

I bet Walleye are good but being down in Louisiana I've never experienced them.

theeloved1 · 03-23-06, 04:49

I definately enjoy the actual fishing for bass and panfish A LOT more than walleye fishing, but when it comes to eating, I'll choose Walleye anyday. That being said, I do like panfish to eat, just not as much as walleye.

Super · 03-23-06, 05:10

Anyone ever make it to Mendocino I will take you abalone diving & fresh crab and you can enjoy some good snails to eat hmm hmm good ;-) or we can go on a charter for some salmon and/or red snapper fishing. On the rocks is rock bass in June is surf fish catch them by the buckets with a net.

these is what Abalone looks like

Above pic is off net

WSUcommuter · 03-23-06, 08:45

That is a HUGE bass!

I like fishing for bluegill and crappie the best, but I agree with the above for a good eat nothing I've ever had has beaten a nice Walleye. I grew up every summer spending about three weeks on Lake Erie walleye fishing.