No votes so far! Cody caught this world record spotted bass, as issued in a press release, on the Strike King Ocho wacky rigged. The rule may be easy to remember, but it can be difficult to track down a certified scale depending on where you are.

The world record largemouth bass was caught by George Perry in Montgomery Lake in Georgia in 1932. Especially in the winter, this place has been churning out mythical sized beasts for years now, and the anglers are already lining up to give their best shot at breaking the new record. The first came seven years earlier. His line was 8-pound-test Trilene XL and it was spooled onto a Shimano Chronarch 100 mounted on a G.Loomis casting rod.

Fall Kayak Fishing for SLAB Crappies in Shallow Weeds! A professional angler in California may have caught the world’s largest spotted bass, but the record may have quite literally slipped through his fingers. Stoked on Fishing will air footage of Bailey’s catch in February. Since the two anglers were filming a promo for the show Stoked on Fishing, the fight with the possible-record fish was caught entirely on tape. That fish is currently under consideration by IGFA for the world record. Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! The current IGFA world record for the biggest largemouth bass was set by Manabu Kurita with a 22-pound, 5-ounce, 29-inch monster caught on Lake Biwa in Japan. Spotted Bass** 6 lbs. We’re not sure what will happen from here, but we’re still stoked.”. So we decided to let it go and hope for the best. This time, it was professional angler Cody Meyer. Another day, another possible world record spotted bass caught at Bullard’s Bar. When the bass took off for the middle of the lake, stripping drag almost without resistance, Shishido's partner asked, "What have you got, a salmon? Keith Bryan bagged a 10.48-pound spot on 12,500-acre New Melones Lake in central California on Feb. 22 — the first day of a California Tournament Trails pro/am event. All Rights Reserved. The world record bass was 22 pounds and 4 ounces. So enjoy your visit at the Freshwater World … Here are a few more images of this mammoth, courtesy of FLW. The fish struck at about 9:40 a.m., shortly after Shishido and his partner had secured their 5-bass limit. 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On the uncertified tournament scales, the giant spot weighed 10.48 pounds, and their five-bass limit tallied 18.30 pounds — good enough for both a world record and a tournament win! We have the world records for all the types fish in fresh water. 12 oz. Rank: 1a* Weight: 22.311 lbs Angler: Manabu Kurita Location: Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan Date: July 2, 2009 *Manabu Kurita officially tied Perry’s record from 1932 but his fish did not weigh 2 ounces more than Perry’s so it did not officially beat it. After collecting their prize money and congratulations, Shishido took the bass to a nearby store with certified scales (the same scales used to weigh the previous world record five years earlier) where they met a representative of the California Fish and Game Department for proper certification as a state record. Just Use a Shotgun to Unclog Your Toilet, House Cat Mistaken for Mountain Lion, Causes Evacuation in San Diego, Video: Bowhunter Saves Fawn from Two Hungry Coyotes. 10.8 lbs on the @strikekinglurecompany Ocho at Bullard’s Bar in California! It’s no secret anymore that Bullard’s Bar is one of the best places to fish in 2016. Earlier this year a tournament angler fishing in Bullards Bar Reservoir left the competition and drove two hours away before he could weigh his 11-pound, 3.2-ounce spotted bass. TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. For Bailey, this accomplishment may remain an unofficial world record. It can't be a bass, it's too fast.". It’s a thought that has crossed all of our minds. JOIN TODAY! Fishing World Records. When they finally got the fish into the net and realized it was a giant spotted bass, they began talking about the possibilities of a new world record. Shishido caught the world record spotted bass (10.27 pounds) while competing in an American Bass Big Valley Team Tournament on California's Pine Flat Lake 13 years ago. *Manabu Kurita officially tied Perry’s record from 1932 but his fish did not weigh 2 ounces more than Perry’s so it did not officially beat it. Newman and Bailey later told Wired2Fish that wildlife officials were unable to send anyone out to investigate their catch. Our Fishing World Records are official world record fish caught in freshwater. The current world record belongs to a 10.48-pound spotted bass from California’s New Melones Reservoir that was caught in 2014 by Keith Bryan, the president of … World record spotted bass. Zimmerlee denied those claims and was featured on the cover of Bassmaster a few months later. Senko Worm Reveiw | Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits 5″ Senko Worm, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04XFONHDmKE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROC9CluA_HI&t=1s. Ken Duke. There are rumors of an 11 pounder caught and released, as well as one 11 pounder that had been caught and weighed, but never certified. “But, to have held this record for even one day is a dream, and an accomplishment that any angler should be proud of; it is something that I can say for the rest of my life, that I caught a World Record spotted bass. Flannagan Reservoir: 03-31-1976: Joe Jett Friend: Spotted Bass: 4 lbs. Walleye** 22 lbs. If the weight of 11 pounds and four ounces was accurate, Bailey’s bass would have exceeded both the current California state record and the world record recognized by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Shishido steadily gained line until they saw the fish and realized it was a bass. Shishido was fishing Billy Creek with a 5-inch Yamamoto Senko (clear with large black flake) rigged weightless with a 2/0 round-bend offset Gamakatsu hook. There the bass weighed 10.27 pounds and was measured at 24 inches in length and 21 inches in girth. They were familiar with the then-record spot of 9 pounds, 9 ounces because it had come from the same lake five years earlier. On April 21, 2001, that's exactly what Bryan Shishido did. Largemouth bass and other species of the bass family can reach more than generous sizes for freshwater fish. Freshwater World Records For Fish Fishing Guides Fisherman's View welcome you to the Freshwater World Records For Fish. “We didn’t want to kill the fish and wait until tomorrow to for someone to weigh it,” Newman said. Review: Chasebaits MUDBUG – The Craw With Balls! This has truly been a dream come true.”.

All fish must be caught per IGFA rules. She is one of the most popular bass to ever lived and widely considered to be the biggest. How To Take A Kid Fishing: 10 Tips You Need To Know, Swim Jig Fishing 101: How To Fish A Swim Jig. The witnesses, the scales, the prize money — you might even get a standing ovation. Brandon Cobb is on top of the leaderboard for Day 2 of the 2020 NOCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with 34-11. Be the first to rate this post. Unfortunately for the pair, everything went downhill after that. The witnesses, the scales, the prize money — you might even get a standing ovation. Once Shishido's fish was in the livewell, he and his partner set their sights on upgrading their limit. Repost via @codymeyerangler with a MONSTER spotted bass that could be the NEW WORLD RECORD! A photo posted by Mystery Tackle Box (@mysterytacklebox) on Dec 19, 2016 at 9:25am PST. They followed the bass on their trolling motor until they were directly above it in 20 feet of water. After several hours of exploring every option available to them, Newman and Bailey decided to release the bass before it became too stressed. It weighed 78 pounds 8 ounces, and had a length of 53 inches. This fish … The fish that Jed caught was the famous Dottie. April 20, 2012. When the anglers offered to drive the fish to a Fish and Wildlife office, the department said that was impossible. Jed Dickerson 21.7lb Jed Dickerson of Carlsbad pulled this absolute dream Bass from Lake Dixon in Southern California - the weight, an amazing 21.7lb! He said he spotted it on his electronics, sank the wacky rig right into the strike zone, and the rest is history. Cody caught this world record spotted bass, as issued in a press release, on the Strike King Ocho wacky rigged. A Deeper Look At The Bill Lewis MR-6 Crankbait, Karl’s Fall Fishing 101 – How To Pattern Fall Bass. This monster was taken on the morning of 2 June 2003. Any angler would be lying if they said they’ve never dreamed about catching a monster fish, whether it’s a 10 pounder, a new PB, or even a state record. Dulleck's fish measured 24 1/4 inches long and had girth of 20 3/4 inches. Nation Western Regional at Lake Mead, 2020 NOCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville, 2020 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lake Cumberland presented by Bass Pro Shops, 2020 Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster Junior Series at Lake Cumberland, Practice leaves pros puzzled at Guntersville, Get best fishing times with lunar fishing calendars, Leroy Brown monument finds a home in Eufaula, Tommy Martin’s 5 tips to flip and pitch summertime bass. 3552841.jpg. 7 oz.

The previous world record striped bass was caught off the Vermont Ave. Jetty in Atlantic City, during a storm on Sept. 21, 1982 by Albert McReynolds. Bass Fishing Facts © 2020. Location: Miramar Reservoir, California, USA. A Fishing World Record You Can Break | IFGA Length Record For Largemouth Bass Is Only 25.6 Inches! Largemouth Bass Information & Facts – VIDEO, A.E. The 53-year-old pharmacist was fishing an American Bass Big Valley Region Team Tournament on California's Pine Flat Lake when the fish of countless lifetimes struck. That world record has held up for 8 decades!

This discrepancy in weight caused the fish to be disqualified from world record contention. At the time, Bryan said that he expected his own record to be broken soon due to the popularity—and mammoth size—of spotted bass in his state.
*Several anglers claimed to have seen Zimmerlee pull the dying bass from the water instead of actually catching it. “We were so stoked to have caught the fish on film, including weighing it on three seperate scales. We’ve compiled a list of the State Largemouth Bass Record from all 50 states to help serve as a reference on the quality of fish swimming in your home state. Bob caught his record bass using a live crayfish as bait. It was caught on a 5 ½ inch black-back silver Rebel plug. Leesville Reservoir: 03-16-2000: James B. Davis: Picture: Sunfish (all/other) NO ENTRY TO DATE; MINIMUM WEIGHT TO QUALIFY IS 1 LB. This fish was originally weighed at 11.2, then when weighed on a certified scale it came out to just under 11 lbs. The International Game Fish Association world record is 10.38 lbs, and has been standing since 2015. To qualify under IGFA rules, the fish must be weighed on a certified scale with witnesses. This reservoir is quickly becoming a legend as it produces world record spotted bass after world record spotted bass.
Claytor Lake: 01-01-2020: Cliffton Joel Hamilton: Picture: Striped Bass: 53 lbs.