Big Smallies

3dkicker · 01-24-09, 09:45 PM

Got these pics from C.K. who fishes Federation tournaments. The biggest went 19.75" long with a 18" girth and weighed 6lbs. The other one was over 5lbs. Big one might be the third biggest smallie caught in his state. Just wanted to post something to keep you guys who are iced over going.....

abu4600 · 01-24-09, 09:58 PM

Hey man those are some real nice smallmouths.

bcklash · 01-24-09, 10:06 PM

The bassinbandit caught one on Claytor a few years ago that went over 5lbs. The state record is 8+ lbs caught from the New River--same fish was caught by a 12 year old 2 weeks later and weighed a few ounces less. Smallies are a blast they will put up a fight.

3dkicker · 01-24-09, 10:10 PM

C.K. is from the Mid-West and catches a lot of smallies. Pretty much all he fishes for in his tournaments.

MIbasser · 01-24-09, 11:10 PM

3d, those are a couple of toads! Keep the pictures coming for us northern guys!

woody · 01-24-09, 11:29 PM

That's one of my favorite baits too.

~Mark

3dkicker · 01-24-09, 11:56 PM

Really? I like it too since it's one of mine.

woody · 01-25-09, 12:18 AM

I've been using the ones made by Hooked Up Bait...

~Mark

carolina-rig-01 · 01-25-09, 02:25 AM

nothing like big brownies, man they are fun to catch.

pig n jig · 01-25-09, 07:18 AM

Yes,they are nice bronzebacks.I caught a smallmouth that weighed 6.8 lbs but its been a few years.I think The state record is 8.4 lbs here in NY state.

P N J

crankybait · 01-25-09, 09:06 AM

I love them smallies... they're like underwater tanks

JB · 01-25-09, 09:11 AM

cranky that tube, guide and dads trip with ya changed yer life didnt it

crankybait · 01-25-09, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JB

cranky that tube, guide and dads trip with ya changed yer life didnt it

I suppose it did... It's amazing what one trip can do

woody · 01-25-09, 01:34 PM

I'm really looking forward to encountering one of those Big Bronze Beauties, maybe this will be the year I can finally pose with one of the big girls.

~Mark

3dkicker · 01-25-09, 04:48 PM

Head about 500 miles northwest and you'll find the ones pictured above. I believe he caught and released these late in the fall before the lake iced over.

woody · 01-25-09, 05:36 PM

Brookville Lake is one of the best Smallmouth lakes in my state. Alot of the local guys say that's where the next State Record Smallmouth (7#4oz) will come from. Its only about an hour south west of Indy.

~Mark

Buzz Wing · 01-25-09, 05:50 PM

Now there's a nice hoodie...

-Buzz

bamabassman · 01-25-09, 05:53 PM

very nice smallies. getting REAL down, waiting for the spring. hope it warms up in the next week or 2.

Bryan · 01-26-09, 09:39 AM

Those are some FAT smallies! Most of the 19-20" river smallmouth I've caught over here wouldn't make 4lbs. Those lake fish get some serious bellies!

woody · 01-26-09, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

Those are some FAT smallies! Most of the 19-20" river smallmouth I've caught over here wouldn't make 4lbs. Those lake fish get some serious bellies!

That's what I've noticed about our river smallies too, they also have more of a greenish color to them, there just not the same.

~Mark

Captmikestarrett · 01-27-09, 10:30 AM

That is about the size I catch on the Susky BTW.. when I guided there.
Hopefully some of those tanks are going to be caught on our Northeast Get Together.

Capt Mike

woody · 01-29-09, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

Hopefully some of those tanks are going to be caught on our Northeast Get Together

Hopefully so, and one things for sure we can always count on top quality pics. from the Captain.

We're hoping to do the same at the Kentucky Lake Get Together too.

~Mark

01-24-09, 09:45 PM	#1
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Big Smallies Got these pics from C.K. who fishes Federation tournaments. The biggest went 19.75" long with a 18" girth and weighed 6lbs. The other one was over 5lbs. Big one might be the third biggest smallie caught in his state. Just wanted to post something to keep you guys who are iced over going..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com Last edited by 3dkicker; 01-25-09 at 11:16 AM.

01-24-09, 10:06 PM	#3
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	The bassinbandit caught one on Claytor a few years ago that went over 5lbs. The state record is 8+ lbs caught from the New River--same fish was caught by a 12 year old 2 weeks later and weighed a few ounces less. Smallies are a blast they will put up a fight. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

01-24-09, 11:56 PM	#7
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Really? I like it too since it's one of mine. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

01-25-09, 02:25 AM	#9
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	nothing like big brownies, man they are fun to catch. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-25-09, 09:06 AM	#11
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	I love them smallies... they're like underwater tanks __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

01-24-09, 09:58 PM	#2
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	Hey man those are some real nice smallmouths.

01-24-09, 10:10 PM	#4
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	C.K. is from the Mid-West and catches a lot of smallies. Pretty much all he fishes for in his tournaments. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

01-24-09, 11:10 PM	#5
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	3d, those are a couple of toads! Keep the pictures coming for us northern guys!

01-24-09, 11:29 PM	#6
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	That's one of my favorite baits too. ~Mark

01-25-09, 12:18 AM	#8
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	I've been using the ones made by Hooked Up Bait... ~Mark

01-25-09, 07:18 AM	#10
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Yes,they are nice bronzebacks.I caught a smallmouth that weighed 6.8 lbs but its been a few years.I think The state record is 8.4 lbs here in NY state. P N J

01-25-09, 09:11 AM	#12
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	cranky that tube, guide and dads trip with ya changed yer life didnt it

01-25-09, 01:34 PM	#14
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	I'm really looking forward to encountering one of those Big Bronze Beauties, maybe this will be the year I can finally pose with one of the big girls. ~Mark

01-25-09, 04:48 PM	#15
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Head about 500 miles northwest and you'll find the ones pictured above. I believe he caught and released these late in the fall before the lake iced over. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com Last edited by 3dkicker; 01-25-09 at 05:37 PM.

01-25-09, 05:36 PM	#16
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Brookville Lake is one of the best Smallmouth lakes in my state. Alot of the local guys say that's where the next State Record Smallmouth (7#4oz) will come from. Its only about an hour south west of Indy. ~Mark

01-25-09, 05:50 PM	#17
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	Now there's a nice hoodie... -Buzz

01-25-09, 05:53 PM	#18
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	very nice smallies. getting REAL down, waiting for the spring. hope it warms up in the next week or 2.

01-26-09, 09:39 AM	#19
Bryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Posts: 198	Those are some FAT smallies! Most of the 19-20" river smallmouth I've caught over here wouldn't make 4lbs. Those lake fish get some serious bellies!

01-27-09, 10:30 AM	#21
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	That is about the size I catch on the Susky BTW.. when I guided there. Hopefully some of those tanks are going to be caught on our Northeast Get Together. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

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