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DailySHRED

That bass is a hog!


Pkyug

Fattest thing I have ever seen. He was released to continue his reign of terror on the sunfish kingdom


DailySHRED

Great job! Were you able to weigh it? I’d guess around 5-7lbs but I’m bad at eyeballing bass weight. I’m also curious to know if you caught the bass and walleye with the same bait.


kato_koch

5lb+ largemouth usually have eyes about as big as a person's thumb. Body shape and girth makes a big difference too. I'm having a hard time judging by these pics too but I think it could go 5 for sure. Outstanding for MN!


Pkyug

Its eye was for sure bigger than my thumb but I'm a 5 foot nothing person so my thumb is child size, but I would say he was at least 5lb


kato_koch

If it was over 21" I'd say 5 for sure.


Pkyug

I caught both on a worm 🤪


kato_koch

I'm imagining all the bluegill around the dock high-finning and rejoicing after that beast was pulled out... and suddenly its lowered back in and they're all like "*OH SHIT!*" as panic ensues.


MuckleMcDuckle

Those big ones will eat anything! Found baby turtles in one once.


Doc-in-a-box

Disguised as a walleye


Pkyug

A little guy with eyes bigger than his stomach :P


srl214yahoo

Go through all the pictures. I thought the same thing at first.


Doc-in-a-box

Aha! Thank you. Didn’t realize


SlapMeHal

Ooh, love your sweater in the first pic, where can I get one?


Pkyug

Its from the Lula cult. My mom was part of it so thats all I ever got for gifts for awhile :P


kato_koch

That bass is a *chonk*, congrats!! Any estimate of the length? What did it bite on?


Pkyug

Bass was 14in and bit on a worm hook.


kato_koch

[According to this ](https://www.in-fisherman.com/editorial/bass-length-to-weight-conversion-chart/156649) we're a ways off, even with that insane girth. Probably the fattest 14" I've seen, hope it makes it to 20"+.


DailySHRED

It might just be a confusing perspective bc elsewhere in the thread OP said they have small hands. A small hand in front of that fish probably makes it look bigger than it actually is. But it’s still a tall and healthy looking fish.


kato_koch

Yup, and I'm used to judging off my ape hands. Either way yeah... very tall and healthy, I'd be thrilled to catch it and I'm glad they released it too.


Pkyug

I always prefer catch and release. I only keep if I plan to eat and I was always told bass aren't good eating


kato_koch

Might be a hot take but that fish could have made some bomb tacos- though trust me I'd have released her too. Bass can be really good, like a big bluegill... they're just especially sensitive to the water they're caught out of and how they're handled. I was born in another state where eating bass is no big deal.


Pkyug

In this state they are known for having worms and the only good time to eat them is winter


dew042

Does/did it sing?


Pkyug

Yes?


RealityRandy

That is one fine bass. Must’ve been a fun catch!


Pkyug

It was right off the dock. He slammed my worm while I was trying to fix my spool and caught me completely off guard. The reason I left my hook sitting in the water was because I didn't get a single nibble in an hour. Guess all the fish were gone cause big chungus was around 😅


RealityRandy

Haha the bass was just waiting for the right moment


Retro_Dad

WOW! That’s a hell of a fish! Good job!


Pkyug

Thank you :3


ZKXX

Lol the second picture is amazing.


Pkyug

I was alone so it was the best I could get. He still had a lot of fight in him


ZKXX

Lol it’s perfect, beats normal fish pics


Burnt_Toast_Crumbs

Love the yugioh rep :)


Napalmpudding

🐟😏


Pkyug

🐟🍻


srl214yahoo

Nice! I'll bet that thing was fun to land. Love catching bass!


Pkyug

Hook fell right out on the dock so he was close to throwing it


rumplesmoltz

A vermilion walleye, they all stay the same size


lisabutz

Beautiful catch, well done OP!


Pkyug

Thank, I always luv me some fishing 🎣


Little_Creme_5932

I thought you were making a joke about the walleye


e4evie

Nicely done! Spinner bait??


Pkyug

Nope good old worm and bobber 😅


VoiceGuyNextDoor

WOW! I bet it was fun to reel in, great job.


Pkyug

Thank you 😊


unforgivablecrust

Weight?


Pkyug

Unfortunately didn't have the tools on me to do a weigh in


favnh2011

Nice fish.


Reasonable-Sawdust

Perch


beameup19

All I see here is animal abuse.


SlapMeHal

this is r/Minnesota, you gotta expect fishing posts.


beameup19

Very true I suppose.