Landed my PB last night. 2025
NewEnglandFishing reply :
Sadly, could not find my scale... 
new2BC4bass reply :
A goliath fish deserves a goliath picture. 
Very nice fish.
YoTone reply :
if you think you caught something special like a personal best with out a scale you should next time take some measurements.
congrats on the catch.
NewEnglandFishing reply :
Well, I know from what I catch that this was the biggest bass I've ever caught....lol.
Krux5506 reply :
Set your camera up in selfie mode and set a timer. Prop the camera against something, hold the bass up and get a decent pic! it's always tough to tell the size of fish from just holding them out like you did and snapping a pic. I'm only telling you this because for some reason it took me a long time to figure it out for myself and I let some PB's go with no pics.
NewEnglandFishing reply :
Yea, it was late, and I was in a pretty confined area as it was. *shrug* Good advice though, appreciate it!
Oh well, it impressed the people I sent it to, and I was happy to snag it....lol
EGbassing reply :
Congrats! Looks like a soild 3 pounder to me. 
WRB reply :
It always amazes me that know one thinks of cutting line the length and girth of the fish to measure later.
L X L X G / 1200 = weight in lbs.
Tom
DogBone_384 reply :
Congrats on your PB!
BigAngus752 reply :
Nice fish, man! That's great that you've bettered your best so far! It doesn't have to be a numbers game so don't worry about that stuff. It sounds like you and I are on the same page. We only compete against ourselves. I know what it feels like to catch a size up from what you've gotten in the past and I envy you. You got a good one! Keep chasing that next epic fish!
NewEnglandFishing reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 12:55 AM, BigAngus752 said:Nice fish, man! That's great that you've bettered your best so far! It doesn't have to be a numbers game so don't worry about that stuff. It sounds like you and I are on the same page. We only compete against ourselves. I know what it feels like to catch a size up from what you've gotten in the past and I envy you. You got a good one! Keep chasing that next epic fish!
Well said. I knew I'd be scoffed at a bit here with people pulling some whoppers out, but I fish maybe once a week if I'm lucky, so I'm not competing with anyone. If there is money on the line, or in a tournament, different story, but fishing on my local pond with a fat cigar and a cold beer, I got nobody to impress but myself, and my buddies...lol
Darren. reply :
Congrats on your PB! Beautiful color - did you apply a filter, or
is it really that green?
Dwight Hottle reply :
Congrats on the PB.
NewEnglandFishing reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 1:19 AM, Darren. said:Congrats on your PB! Beautiful color - did you apply a filter, or
is it really that green?
I added light to it., and upped the color a smidge. Here is the same picture with just the lighting added. 
soflabasser reply :
Congratulations on your new personal best largemouth bass.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 1:07 AM, NewEnglandFishing said:Well said. I knew I'd be scoffed at a bit here with people pulling some whoppers out, but I fish maybe once a week if I'm lucky, so I'm not competing with anyone. If there is money on the line, or in a tournament, different story, but fishing on my local pond with a fat cigar and a cold beer, I got nobody to impress but myself, and my buddies...lol
Yup. There are some amazing fishermen on here and I'm here everyday trying to learn but I certainly can't compete with them. And I'm jealous that you get to fish every week. LOL Keep up the good work.
sfpalatka reply :
Nice fish keep it up
Krux5506 reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 12:35 AM, NewEnglandFishing said:Yea, it was late, and I was in a pretty confined area as it was. *shrug* Good advice though, appreciate it!
Oh well, it impressed the people I sent it to, and I was happy to snag it....lol
No worries man just sharing the advice that I couldn't believe took me so long to figure out for myself! Nice fish too, now get ready for a 4lber and it will look surreal when you pull it outta the water.
Mike L reply :
Congratulations!
Always a rush to best your best!!
Mike
NewEnglandFishing reply :
I lost two fish prior to this one hopping off the hook when I got them on land and flopping into the water. I prayed to all that is holy for this one not to flop off either...lol. He was hooked well with two sets of trebles.
Scott F reply :
In future posts, you might refrain from saying that you “snagged” a fish. Snagging is when you throw a weighted treble hook and try to hook a fish not in the mouth but somewhere on its body. Intentionally snagging fish is generally illegal almost everywhere. I know you didn’t snag your fish, but saying you snagged it doesn’t look good. ????
NewEnglandFishing reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 4:27 AM, Scott F said:In future posts, you might refrain from saying that you “snagged” a fish. Snagging is when you throw a weighted treble hook and try to hook a fish not in the mouth but somewhere on its body. Intentionally snagging fish is generally illegal almost everywhere. I know you didn’t snag your fish, but saying you snagged it doesn’t look good. ????
Updated to "landed"....thanks!
Fairtax4me reply :
Nice fish! Looks like a nice 3lbs or a bit more! Nothing to scoff at for sure. Keep casting dude!
islandbass reply :
Congrats! At least you have the evidence because we all know anglers tell the tallest tales, lol.
The word snag carries a very negative connotation in the Pac NW also, but I knew what you meant.
Buffdaddy54 reply :
Pickle_Power reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 12:44 AM, WRB said:It always amazes me that know one thinks of cutting line the length and girth of the fish to measure later.
L X L X G / 1200 = weight in lbs.
Tom
I do this. At minimum, I hold the fish against the pole and take a measurement later if I don't have a ruler handy.
N Florida Mike reply :
Nice one ! Congrats on your PB.
Bankbeater reply :
Congratulations on the new PB! If your anything like me you put the scale down someplace where you wouldn't forget it.
senile1 reply :
Congratulations on the PB!
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