Close But Not A Record
Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:02 am Close But Not A Record
Last month while fishing for Largemouth I caught a White Bass that I thought might break the Ohio state record. I caught it on a 1/2 ounce white spinnerbait fishing in a creek that is connected to the Ohio River. Today I got it certified and it was two ounces light. Looks like the record is safe...for now!
If your to busy to fish, then your to dam busy!
Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:40 am Re: Close But Not A Record
Prob still a Hawg!How big was it?Props for trying anyway.(You never know..)
Cole
Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:28 pm Re: Close But Not A Record
It was 21 inches 3 lbs. 14.7 ounces the record is 21 inches 4lbs. Big for a White Bass.
If your to busy to fish, then your to dam busy!
Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:12 pm Re: Close But Not A Record
No Joke!Biggest one Ive caught was around 16-17 inches....They sure do taste good though....
Cole
Posted Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:55 pm Re: Close But Not A Record
WOW! That a biggy! I think my biggest on White Bass is around 15" not abundant in my waters. Wipers are bigger and more abundant here just cause of the striper breed in them.YUM YUM too!!!
Smiles Always!
MA
MA
Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:16 am Re: Close But Not A Record
Thanks for the comments! When I first caught it I assumed it was a Wiper (hybrid between White Bass and Striper). I had never caught a White Bass over 16 inches before. I decided to have a fish biologist look at it to make sure. It was verified as a White Bass. Two key features to look at when trying to determine between the two are: If the bars are broken it is a Wiper and a White Bass normally has yellow eyes. That's not to say a Wiper can't have yellow eyes. The fish biologist looked at the size of the scales, fin placement, among others to make his certification. Since I' don't have a degree in fish biology I can't tell you exactly what the differences are. When in doubt, get it checked out.
If your to busy to fish, then your to dam busy!
Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:44 pm Re: Re: Close But Not A Record
Fishin is so cool! Learn something new everyday!Hey Kiddo I came across your Taekwondo...I had 2 gals in it when they were young! Toni my youngest daughter took first in sparring for her belt against 86 boys when she was 5 years old in Utah meet(she's 17 now)! Crystlel my second to youngest daughter on that same meet took first for form and overall performance against 15 competitors(there were not many competitors in her belt at that time she was 11 yrs ). I'm a proud MAMA! And all my gals are EVEN TEMPERED SPIT FIRES and fish too!
TAE teaches young ones alot of life skills in mental and physical including self confidence!
I'm sure you can elaborate more on that! Cool thing for young kids especially now days!
I'm Smilin!
MA
Posted Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:03 am Re: Re: Re: Close But Not A Record
Congrats to your girls! Both my sons are in TKD with me. My wife takes cardio kickboxing with us on Tuesdays. It is great family bonding time along with fishing. I have noticed big changes in both of them since they started over a year ago. Like you said Lori, it boosts self confidence while building mental and physical strength. It also teaches them discipline, loyalty, and respect. Some families have game night, my family has Taekwondo night three times a week. I would highly recommend TKD to any family. Wish us luck! We have a big tournament coming up October, 25.
If your to busy to fish, then your to dam busy!
Posted Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:55 pm Re: Re: Re: Re: Close But Not A Record
Good luck to you and your family!Go get em! Fun Stuff!!
Smiles Always!
MA
Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:37 am Re: Close But Not A Record
Close but no cigar...just gives you an excuse to go back out fishing...do you have a pic of it?...we don't get white bass in my area and would like to see what they look like.
Cheers,
Marc
One more cast....ok last one
Posted Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:20 am Re: Close But Not A Record
Marc, I have some pics but I took them on one of them throw away cameras. My digital camera isn’t working right. As soon as I get them developed I will post them. Until then here is a picture I found on the web of a White Bass.
 http://www.bountyfishing.com/members/09b69adcd7cbae914c6204984097d2da/photo/192f
nc044e74dffea144f9ac5dc9f3395/640x480/white-bass-17.jpg
Science Name: Morone chrysops
Other Names: silver bass, sand bass, barfish
Average: from 10 to 16 inches in length
World Record: 6 lbs. 13 ounces VA.
If your to busy to fish, then your to dam busy!
Posted Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:39 pm Re: Close But Not A Record
Nice catch thou!!!Hopefully you`ll get on the next run.
Old-Fart Catfisher Va.
Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 4:05 pm Re: Re: Close But Not A Record
Found this place I see?? LOL
Northeast Bass Fishing For Trophy Bass
Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:25 am Re: Close But Not A Record
I finally got the pictures developed in my throw away camera. Sorry for the quality but heres the best picture I have.
 http://www.bountyfishing.com/members/09b69adcd7cbae914c6204984097d2da/photo/2e90
n7f44e0a9616314cf3d964d4e3c93/640x480/21-white-bass.jpg
If your to busy to fish, then your to dam busy!
Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:22 am Re: Re: Close But Not A Record
Just a thought here but due to the fact that you had it verified so long after catching it could it have lost some weight due to drying etc??? Even if you freeze it you will lose a bit of the weight on it. Not trying to say you got ripped off but I know this is something to concider.
Fishing is like sex..if you dont try you never get lucky
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