04-28-2009, 08:19 PM
I decided to head down to St. George to try for some big bucketmouths because it has been years since I have fished that area. With finals over I thought that this would be the perfect time.
I was half hoping and half expecting to catch 5 - 6 fish, but only managed to hook up on 1; I still have a lot to learn about fishing those lakes. But the 1 that I did catch made the whole trip worth it!
The fish measured 22.5 inches long and about 18 inches around. I was guessing the weight to be between 7 and 8 pounds. An online bass calculator put the weight at 7.5 pounds. I'll take a 1 fish day anytime if I can get hogs like this!
The pictures are a little odd because I was flying solo on this trip and had to position the camera while trying to fit myself and the fish in the picture. Also, I look like a goof in 1 picture, but that is due to being a goof and being understandably excited.
Best part of all is that the fish swam away without any problems. Hopefully she is still around in 5 years when I make it back down!
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I was half hoping and half expecting to catch 5 - 6 fish, but only managed to hook up on 1; I still have a lot to learn about fishing those lakes. But the 1 that I did catch made the whole trip worth it!
The fish measured 22.5 inches long and about 18 inches around. I was guessing the weight to be between 7 and 8 pounds. An online bass calculator put the weight at 7.5 pounds. I'll take a 1 fish day anytime if I can get hogs like this!
The pictures are a little odd because I was flying solo on this trip and had to position the camera while trying to fit myself and the fish in the picture. Also, I look like a goof in 1 picture, but that is due to being a goof and being understandably excited.
Best part of all is that the fish swam away without any problems. Hopefully she is still around in 5 years when I make it back down!
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