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I've had my eyes on a record for a long time. Sicne I was 5, actually, when I caught a Largemouth that went 10# 1 Oz. Earlier this year, I caught a bass that went 9# 13 Oz., the closest I've gotten since then. Today, I tied my original record. 25 1/4", 10# 1 Oz. I got the weight off of my friend James' certified scales. She's still swimming.
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Took a chub drop shotted in a little old farm pond in Tooele County. My friend James and I both went out. Both of us caught around 10 bass, a good portion at the 16" mark or better.
I'll crack that record before the year is over. You mark my words. Sorry the picture isn't good. All I had was my cell phone.
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That is a mighty fine fish. Is one required to catch a fish on public waters in order for it to qualify for a state record?
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[  ]man i'm still looking for my first bass ever. Pm the location man really want a bass, the bass at willow pond play really hard to get.
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[reply]That is a mighty fine fish. Is one required to catch a fish on public waters in order for it to qualify for a state record?[/reply] I certainly hope it wouldn't count as a record! I'm not knocking this fish at all but private ponds are like canned hunts. Unpressured fish that haven't been "educated" by the public because it is private water should not be eligible for a record.
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How about a picture of the fish on the scale?
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[size 1]"How about a picture of the fish on the scale?"[/size]
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[size 1]Just curious, why?[/size]
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Because after a quick diagnosis of the picture this fish only looks to be 9 lb 15 oz., 2 oz short of what he is saying[  ][sly][laugh]!!!
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Nice work on a great bass. Give it a month or two for those eggs to ripen up and she will break the record!
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Nice bass ?????
Look at the fins and there size to the fish????
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"[size 1] How about a picture of the fish on the scale? "[/size]
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[size 1]Word, or at least put something next to the fish to compare sizes.[/size]
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[size 2]Ok, I'll try to get all this in one post. lol
Kent: Public water. The cattle ranchers use it as their watering pond, though. That's why I call it the farm pond. Located on BLM property.
Brookieguy1: Again, public water. It'd count as a record. Unpressured water, sure. Just because it's unfished doesn't mean it's unfair. No record off of the Boulders or Uintas should count either, then. Some of the more remote waters get as fished as the farm pond.
TKB: I figure the eggs, or when the carp hatch. One way or another. I know where she's at, and she wasn't that smart lol
About the pictures. I used a camera phone. And I'll be the first to admit, it sucks. I had to put the fish on the snow to get a shot to even come out. I had one on the scale, one next to the rod, and one with me holding it. All three came out dark. I'll have James post on here when he can monday, though. Good thing I had someone with me for once.[/size]
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McLennon , I openly applolgize to you. I thought you said private pond in your post. My bad. And now I am simply jealous! Congrats on however you found your trophy spot because I have earned, through hard work, my own gems on Boulder Mountain and the Uintas. So if you care to send me a P.M......
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[cool][#0000ff]I don't know of any states that will not allow a record from "private" waters. About the only restrictions are for fish that have been specially bred or raised in "controlled" environments...like hatcheries or private rearing ponds. When special genetically engineered, protected and force fed fish are dumped into public waters they can make for an "instant record" unless they are omitted from competition. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A good example is some of the huge rainbows that are planted in southern California lakes. They attain their size through special breeding and rearing. They cost a fortune for the owners of the private lakes to purchase but they attract many anglers who lust after catching a truly big trout. Some of those big trout DO fight well, but with many of them the only thrill is reeling in a big fish. They are "finless Freddies", with their fins rubbed off from years in concrete raceways. And, I can only imagine how bad the taste and texture of their flesh might be.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]There are a bajillion ponds and small lakes throughout the country that are either on private land or are on a "pay to fish" basis. If you look at the state records for many species...in many states...there is the notation "private lake" for the location of where they were caught. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]As you have noted, there are many waters that are not "private" but which get less pressure than most of the public waters. These are usually worth searching out and making your own "private" paradise. And, if you do well, you would do well to avoid posting anything about them on a public forum. Otherwise, they will quickly turn into trashed treasures.[/#0000ff]
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[  ]Hey Mc_Lennon congrats on the big bass. I sure would like to catch one like that right now. My biggest bass is from Florida and It's 8 1/2 pounds. I got some pictures and measurements/weight/girth etc. and got a reproduction mount done. Sure looks great and I have lots of good memories everytime I look at it.
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Utah law requires that state record catch and release fish be caught from public waters:
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[url "http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/pdf/catch_and_releas_form.pdf"]http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/pdf/catch_and_releas_form.pdf[/url]
I couldn't find similar rules for catch and keep records.
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