I caught my first bass(I now have pics)!!! 2024
Matthys reply :
Yes I caught my first bass with a popper and big thanks to yall.Pic on page 2
Jake. reply :
Congrats! ;D
How big was she?
paul. reply :
that's great man! it'll be the first of many,many more to come for ya i hope! congratulations.
.dsaavedra. reply :
wow thats great. i remember my first bass. it was one of eight that day. i have pics (disposable camera) and havent gotten around to taking digital pics of em to post on here. i hope to oneday make a thread about my first day of bass fishing...it was amazing.
how many did you catch on your first day? you should keep a log of how many bass you catch in your first year!
grimlin reply :
You're Hooked Now!
Congrats on your first bass catch.
MALTESE FALCON reply :
Now you went and did it, the fever just gets worse.
Congratulations,
Falcon
roadwarrior reply :
Congratulations!
8-)
Tin reply :
Awsome! You always remember your first one 
. Has the addiction phase set in?
Matthys reply :
QuoteCongrats! ;DHow big was she?
It was a small fish from a small man-made lake.It was around 15cm and weighed nothing on the scale.But was my first
I also wonder why he bit it, the popper was larger than his mouth
Sam reply :
Way to go.
Did you kiss it before you released it like Jimmy Houston?????
Great Christmas present to yourself.
Now go out and catch some more.
X-Rap reply :
Great man! I cant wait to see the pics
Matthys reply :
QuoteWay to go.Did you kiss it before you released it like Jimmy Houston?????
Great Christmas present to yourself.
Now go out and catch some more.
Yes, I did kiss it, but didn't release it, I wanted to take a photo and the camera was not with me.
guest reply :
QuoteQuoteWay to go.Did you kiss it before you released it like Jimmy Houston?????
Great Christmas present to yourself.
Now go out and catch some more.
Yes, I did kiss it, but didn't release it, I wanted to take a photo and the camera was not with me.
congratulations on your first bass.
Matthys reply :
Here is one pic
.dsaavedra. reply :
wow that must be one feisty bass to take that popper!!! good job.
F15HGuy reply :
Congrats!
BassFishingMachine reply :
Lol, the heat must be unreal over there! 
T-rig reply :
QuoteLol, the heat must be unreal over there!
In south africa it's summer.
Congrats on your first bass! 8-)
Low_Budget_Hooker reply :
Excellent job Matt!!
Now go get another one!!!
Matthys reply :
QuoteLol, the heat must be unreal over there!
On that day, well yes.It was 32 degrees Celsius.After that day its just rain rain rain.My popper is the only thing that seem to work there but its stuck on some weed cause of a inaccurate cast.The rest of my tackle is at my father's work.
Troutfisher reply :
Great job man! Keep it up!
krisjack69 reply :
Good job.I didnt even know they had largemouth bass in africa lol.
Low_Budget_Hooker reply :
Matt- I want to take just a second to fill you in on a couple things that you need to know now that you have found out how to be successful with that rod and reel you have.
Here, in the states, Bass have to be of a certain size to be legal to remove from the lake/pond. We all understand that you wanted a pic of your first Bass and you'll be glad you have it 20 yrs from now, trust me, but before you go and turn into a pro, you need to learn your local laws regarding the harvest of Bass and the size limits. The usual minimum size ranges from 12-16".
Also, read up a little about "catch and release". Educating yourself on these topics will help you understand the water you fish and will help you from doing anything detrimental without knowing.
You did a great job buddy, keep it up!!
Matthys reply :
Where can I get more info on catch and release.What I do know is you have to wet your hands before handling the fish.By the way I love animals.So ill always release the rest.QuoteMatt- I want to take just a second to fill you in on a couple things that you need to know now that you have found out how to be successful with that rod and reel you have.Here, in the states, Bass have to be of a certain size to be legal to remove from the lake/pond. We all understand that you wanted a pic of your first Bass and you'll be glad you have it 20 yrs from now, trust me, but before you go and turn into a pro, you need to learn your local laws regarding the harvest of Bass and the size limits. The usual minimum size ranges from 12-16".
Also, read up a little about "catch and release". Educating yourself on these topics will help you understand the water you fish and will help you from doing anything detrimental without knowing.
You did a great job buddy, keep it up!!
BaitMS reply :
Mattys,
Congratulations on your first bass of many, many more to come!
This is a great sport. Keep reading these boards and you can accumulate a lot of good information about bass fishing.
One thing though...Make sure you read the rules and regulations of the lakes or reservoirs you are fishing. They may or may not have rules to go by. You may also want to make sure you do not have to have a fishing permit.
Keep bringing them in guy!
Bassboy15 reply :
lol good job man
Matthys reply :
Just remember that bass are a alien species in our countryQuoteMatt- I want to take just a second to fill you in on a couple things that you need to know now that you have found out how to be successful with that rod and reel you have.
Here, in the states, Bass have to be of a certain size to be legal to remove from the lake/pond. We all understand that you wanted a pic of your first Bass and you'll be glad you have it 20 yrs from now, trust me, but before you go and turn into a pro, you need to learn your local laws regarding the harvest of Bass and the size limits. The usual minimum size ranges from 12-16".
Also, read up a little about "catch and release". Educating yourself on these topics will help you understand the water you fish and will help you from doing anything detrimental without knowing.
You did a great job buddy, keep it up!!
, im not argueing but im just saying.
T-rig reply :
Matthys, bass are also a alien species in switzerland and many other countries. I still release all of the bass I catch. Think about the future.
Congrats on your first bass! 8-)
Matthys reply :
I know.I also caught another bass and released it.I didn't weigh it, I don't know how to weigh a fish, and I love animals.So where can i get good info on Catch and Release.
Matthys reply :
QuoteGood job.I didnt even know they had largemouth bass in africa lol.
Yup, we have largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass.They are not on the exact area we live though.
John J. reply :
Congrats! I bet your hooked on bass fishing now lol! I was when I caught my first bass.
Good bass there! Great going!
May you catch more in the future!
guest reply :
QuoteI know.I also caught another bass and released it.I didn't weigh it, I don't know how to weigh a fish, and I love animals.So where can i get good info on Catch and Release.
Howdy young feller.
There is alot of information on catch and release in a variety of places.
I suggest you subscribe to one of the recognized bass magazines. bassmaster is a typical place to start. Then keep asking questions on the forums. You will learn things like how to safely remove a swallowed hook, how to revive a fish, how NOT to revive a fish (do not force water through the gills from the back toward the front) and other factors.
You seem like a fine young man with excellent values. I am proud and pleased that you have joined us.
Keep comin' back!!
chs773 reply :
congrats
Daniel My Brother reply :
Congrats on your first bass!
Here are a bunch of articles on catch and release.
http://bassresource.com/fish_biology/about.html#fish
There are a lot of differing opinions, so take your time and decide for yourself what's best for the waters you fish.
Congrats again!
Dan
Micro reply :
That's a fine looking fish, young man. You'll be remembering that fish 50 years from now.
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