Spiel Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 George Coniglio poses with his 19.7-pounder caught March 31, 2006 on Lake Mission Viejo, Calif. Inside the Spawn, Full Story in PDF format.
Stoty Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 I am not sure which looks more like a replica.....the fish or HIM!
mepps Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 thats a beast, but this one is said to be over 25 pounds!
Ben_Daniels Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 What I find really amazing is that the first bass was caught in a 124 acre lake. The second bass was caught in a 72 acre lake... Big Fish, Big Water? I guess that works until someone plays god and puts Bass From Florida in a tiny lake thats filled with Hatchery Rainbow Trout...I think its time for a trip to California either way -Ben
Clampet Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 Reminds me of a magazine article I read about scientists creating these genetic freak Bass, called Frankenfish.
outdoorguy61 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 Those were the biggest bass photo's I have seen in the last few years. Thanks for posting them. They make the bass here in BC seem like dwarfs. The biggest I have seen here in BC is over 8 pds. Legend has it that there is some over 10 pds, but I have yet to see a photo I would bet on. outdoorguy61
OhioFisherman Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 http://westernbass.com/ncalifornia/featured/view.html?id=7 This link will take you to more info on California Bass fishing. Most of the pigs caught in the states over the last 15 years or so have come from there. Texas and Florida also good spots, but them trout feed California fish seem to pile on the pounds. Go figure the state with the most people, and for it`s size not much freshwater. California might have more people than all of Canada, the bass? bigger!
Rich Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 And the lakes are so heavily regulated and pressured it takes a genius to catch one of those beasts. Insane to look at though. Guy probably spent the last 12 years trying to get one. Which really deserves even more applause.
Golfisher Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 Getting way overweight makes even a bass ugly!
Pigeontroller Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 I am not sure which looks more like a replica.....the fish or HIM! LOL!
bassboy Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 Wow..... But I am wondering..... Is there a nuclear plant on that lake/reservoir?? ßill
lunkerbasshunter Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 incredible fish! To think its almost double the size of the canadian record of 10 pounds. Man i would love to spent a couple months down there fishing for beasts liek that! Cheers!
eagsfan93 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 The biggest bass that I have seen in real life is an 8.5 pounder. These fish absolutly make that look tiny. What big fish. Thanks for posting them.
Spiel Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Posted March 3, 2008 Wasn't there some controversy surrounding that fish Clive? I recall it was snagged or out of season or....?
Whopper Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Wasn't there some controversy surrounding that fish Clive? I recall it was snagged or out of season or....? That is correct Chris, the guy that caught it fessed up to on the spot, it's not like he snagged it on purpose but he was site fishing when he caught it and was truthful about it. Him and his two buddies fish the small lake and have landed a lot of big fish. I watched a special on this lake and the guys that fish it and couldn't believe the place would even have a 5 pound bass in it let alone a fish like that.
Spiel Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Posted March 4, 2008 ....Thanks Phil, I knew there was something bout it.
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