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Whooo Hooo !!! :-) It only takes one fish...... 2024


fishing user avatarFish Chris reply : 

.......like this one, to make it an awesome trip :-)

Actually, I caught two fish today. The first was a nice little 7 lb'er that was actually relating to a bed ! Probably dumped its eggs 6 or 8 weeks ago, but it was up, and going through the motions. After I stuck that one, it had two more from 8 to 10 lbs chasing it around as I fought it in.

So, about an hour after that, I was just blind casting the Hud..... when WHACK ! I get drilled ! I set the hook and this pig comes straight out of the water shaking its head ! It then hits the water and makes one good, hard, 30 ft run. Apparently it was big enough to be able to close its mouth all the way around my swimbait, and poor on the gas :-) Then another jump. A few seconds later, I lip her...... "and then, I come unglued" :-) LOL I'm sure they heard me Whooo Hooo'ing at the other end of the lake :-)

I then put her in the livewell, and ran over to the concession area.... and who do I run into ? Our very own "SuperMatt" :-) Perfect ! Not only do I get to show her off to a guy who can really appreciate a big bass, but also, I had a good camera man :-) Oh..... plus I had a witness to the weighing on my certified scale....... She went 15.60 lbs :-)

Anyway, this is my biggest bass since my 18.4 PB that I caught on 4/10/03, and my biggest on the Hud "ever" ! Interestingly, I caught this one about 25 feet from where I caught that 14.40, and I was really thinking it might be the same fish, that had just had some time to fatten back up after the spawn. However, upon comparing photos, this was not the same fish.... which is also kind of cool, as now I know there are at least "two big pigs" that frequent that area of the lake.

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The release....

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Still very energetic after her photo session :-)

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Typical afternoon fog rolling in over the hills. The Pacific ocean is only about 10 miles beyond those hills. The water temp at most of our Nor Cal lakes is pushing 80 degreees right now. While here, it's only 70 degrees ! Then, in the Winter when other lakes hit the low 40's, this lake rarely goes below 50 ! IMPO, this is a large part of the equasion for why this place grows giants !

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Peace,

Fish

PS, Thanks Matt ! The photos came out great :-)


fishing user avatareastkybass reply : 

That is an awsome looking fish :o Congrats on a great catch.  I don't know if I could keep from falling in the lake if a caught something like that.


fishing user avatarRoLo reply : 

Congratulations Chris that bass is AWE-INSPIRING!drool1.gif

I'm very happy for you Chris, your perseverance has surely paid off...Big Time!

You never cease to amaze us

Roger


fishing user avatarMattlures reply : 

What a thick fat pig! That has to be one of the coolest 2 pics I have ever seen with you holding the fish in the water and then her soaking you. It is my goal to copy you now! Congrats FC on true monster and it was kinda late in the season.


fishing user avatarKy_Lake_Dude reply : 

Good GAWWWWWWWDDDDD!!!!! :o :o That thing is an absolute TOAD! Those are som awesome pictures of the release.


fishing user avatarT-rig reply : 

All I can say is WOW! :o :o :o :o


fishing user avatarbassbob08 reply : 

holy cow i mean bass ;D great fish!


fishing user avatarLow_Budget_Hooker reply : 

So how are you feeling,...still "messed up"??? :);)

Way to go Fish, nice assist on the documentation Matt, nice pics.


fishing user avatarroadwarrior reply : 

Almost speechless...Whooo Hooo!!!


fishing user avatarsenko_77 reply : 

Speachless!  

What an incredible story, and INCREDIBLE pics.  Perfect lookin bass, awesome realease pic, and then her super soakin you.  Also, I love how you get your sponsors in your pic.  It's perfect.  I hope one day I can get photos of fish as well as you.

Congrats again!  :)


fishing user avatarsenko_77 reply : 

Oh and $10 that we'll be seeing that release pic on a t-shirt in 6 months  ;D


fishing user avatarRed reply : 

dude, that thing could eat my PB for lunch!!  nice fish, way to go!

Cliff


fishing user avatarCatt reply : 

I know some people might ask, if catching this many decent fish "doesn't do it for you, then why do still fish" ?

See answer above  ;)


fishing user avatarMatt Fly reply : 

Mike who?    

I think the big Cali Bass Hunters should include Fish Chris on the top of the list.  Proof is in the pictures.

Messed Up!    If that was me, there would be a mess, just not gonna mention where.

Another beautiful toad.

Hookem

Matt


fishing user avatarcpvenom reply : 

AWESOME JOB! I guess you posted that "messed up" thread a little too soon huh?

Once again folks, there goes "Farmer Chris" holding one of his prized hogs...


fishing user avatarguest reply : 

Nice Fish if  Hannon is the Professor you definitley heading for a PHD in big bass, I am in awe of your capabilities  8-)


fishing user avatarFish Chris reply : 

and once again, I just have to say, anybody here, throwing a big swimbait at that time and place, would have caught that same fish ! I just feel incredibly blessed with the opportunities I have had.

And yea, about my "messed up" thread..... Do you see what I'm saying now ? It's really hard for me to go to Clear Lk. and stick a 4 or 5 lb'er (even a whole bunch of them) .... heck, even 7 or 8 lb'ers, and get really whacked out excited, especially if I catch one like this, even every once in a great while.

Anyway, I'm going Shad fishing this evening. Never done this before. And I thought I was going to go to a different trophy bass pond tomorrow (a place everybody has kind of forgot about) and try to flip the script on them ;-) .......but it would be hard "NOT" to go right back to the place I caught this pig ! I'm sure you guys can understand that :-)

Peace,

Fish


fishing user avatarKU_Bassmaster. reply : 

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!!

I say it every time, but I love those release pics.  Not only for what it stands for, but I think it just flat out looks cool.  You can really get perspective of just how big those girls are.

Congrats!!


fishing user avatarjaskoh reply : 

I went fishing the other day and a beaver swam underneath the boat.  It looked smaller than that bass.  Nice Fish Sir!


fishing user avatar-badhabit- reply : 

Very nice fish and Great job!

It would be a Great trophy fish if it was a true FL Strain bass instead of a farm bred super strain export. Non-native species have no place in any kind of record books the same as an African lion shot in Texas....

just my .02


fishing user avatarSuthernProg reply : 

Awsome catch Chris, and great pics! Congrats!


fishing user avatarbassn4life reply :  :o holy crap that thing is a monster
fishing user avatarFish Chris reply : 

hey BadHabit, I totally respect your opinion.

Here's mine; I've always felt exactly the same way about hatchery trout, which spend their whole lives in a concrete swimming pool, only to finally be dumped in a pond one day, and pulled out the next.

However, the difference between hatchery trout, and Cali trophy bass, is that our giant green girls have no help "other than" a great food source. They still raise themselves from an egg, and only 1 out of 10's of thousands, ever gets this big.

Another personal opinion of mine, is that regardless of species, a "fat one" always looks better to me, than a long, skinny, big headed one. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to go catch a 32", 15 lb'er from Florida, but I'd much rather stick a 28", 18 lb'er right here in Cali....... not only because its 3 lbs heavier, but because, again, IMPO, it looks cooler.

To me, in this case, I feel like the grass is greenest, right here in my own yard :-) .....and I thank the Lord for it every day :-)

Great fishing to all,

Fish


fishing user avatarDavid P reply : 

Regardless, the fish is gorgeous, and GIGANTIC!! I'd take that any day!

Many people live and die wishing they had a 15lb personal best, and you have the ability to say it's not even your PB. That's just crazy.

Congrats on yet another monster.


fishing user avatartallydude reply : 

I'm sending all my gear to Cali to have Chris bless it ;D.


fishing user avatarMskSlyr reply : 

In the short time I have posted on this board I have come to expect this from you. Absolutely inspiring to see someone so well versed in his craft. Great pics.


fishing user avatarBoroBass reply : 

That is an AMAZING fish Chris! I love the release pictures too.


fishing user avatarfourbizz reply : 
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Very nice fish and Great job!

It would be a Great trophy fish if it was a true FL Strain bass instead of a farm bred super strain export. Non-native species have no place in any kind of record books the same as an African lion shot in Texas....

just my .02

You are an a$$.

my .02 ::)


fishing user avatarabelfisher reply : 

Nice Fish, FC!!!  Very good job explaining the CA thing to our FL friend.  Yes, we are blessed to be out here fishing!


fishing user avatarkiss my bass reply : 

Fish Chris= The Man! Another nice one dude! If I ever get a 15.....I'd be happy for life!  ::) Just another day for FC! Congrats bro!

BTW...Fourbizzle...LOL!  ;D

Kiss my Bass


fishing user avatarguest reply : 
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Another personal opinion of mine, is that regardless of species, a "fat one" always looks better to me, than a long, skinny, big headed one

dude, you been spending too much time on the water  

Oh and nice bass..........................................................again.

Huds rock.  I had one slam into mine the other day.  No hookup.   do they do that to stun the bait and then swim back for it?

You da man.


fishing user avatarLow_Budget_Hooker reply : 
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Another personal opinion of mine, is that regardless of species, a "fat one" always looks better to me, than a long, skinny, big headed one

Regardless of species,...............That include Humans??  ;) ;D


fishing user avatarT-rig reply : 
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Another personal opinion of mine, is that regardless of species, a "fat one" always looks better to me, than a long, skinny, big headed one

Regardless of species,...............That include Humans?? ;) ;D

I guess I would be considered real pretty! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


fishing user avatarisland bassin reply : 

Looks bigger than you!!! Unbeleivable


fishing user avatarBassFeed reply : 

LBH turned me onto this post. I'm convinced!

Chris, wanna be my guest on BassFeed and talk about the ins, outs, ups, and downs of big bass hunting...including answering some of the critics?

If so, drop me a note and we'll schedule a time to do it.

By the way, I'm from Iowa, where "hog" actually means hog...and I've seen swine smaller than that take ribbons at the state fair.

Scary.

Thanks!

Billy Raymond


fishing user avatarSouthMiamiBassMan reply : 

Awesome pics! I love the steely bluesih color of those Cali bass. Just Beautiful. Congrats.  


fishing user avatarTaliesin reply : 
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Huds rock. I had one slam into mine the other day. No hookup. do they do that to stun the bait and then swim back for it?

You da man.

Largemouth bass will sometimes do exactly that.

Depending on the waters you were fishing something else that might have done it is striper, white bass, or a hybrid between the two. They do this almost all the time.


fishing user avatarDavefromwarwick reply : 

that big girl could eat my Pb it one gulp :o


fishing user avatarT-rig reply : 

I just have to add that is probably the most beautiful fish I have ever seen! A perfect specimen of an LMB!  She sure looks like a northern strain?


fishing user avatarCyBasser reply : 

W O W ! ! ! :o

No words can come out! Way to go Fish Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Vyron: Check out the second photo: Does that remind you of something??? ;)


fishing user avatarT-rig reply : 
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W O W ! ! ! :o

No words can come out! Way to go Fish Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Vyron: Check out the second photo: Does that remind you of something??? ;)

5kg. bass in your secret spot? :)


fishing user avatarCaptain Cali reply : 

Amazing, regardless of what anyone says or thinks!


fishing user avatarJimzee reply : 

Here ya go Chris........This is for you. Man I never get tired of seeing those fat Cali fish. That goes for the rest of you Cali guys. (Fourbiz, Mattlures, Captain Cali) ;)

Badhabit...... Are you jealous?? :-?


fishing user avatarVyron reply : 
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W O W ! ! !   :o

No words can come out!  Way to go Fish Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Vyron: Check out the second photo: Does that remind you of something??? ;)

5kg. bass in your secret spot? :)

LOL

FISH CHRIS : best c&r pictures i ve seen so far , congrats for the amazing fish!!!!


fishing user avatarRedtail reply : 

Wow!  Those pics are incredible.  That fish looks like a submarine in the water.


fishing user avatardemonjd22 reply : 

You know if I wasnt already a religious man, I'd say that that fish would have me start believing ;D... Congrats on the beautiful monster lol!




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