Delaware Record Largemouth

[Stoneroller]

http://www.wired2fish.com/Delaware-Record-Largemouth-Bass-Caught-WhatsUp6559

You don't have to kill a fish to verify a record. I also saw that Oklahoma has a new record largemouth too.

http://www.wired2fish.com/WhatsUp.aspx?ArticleID=6558

[405z06]

beautiful markings on that fish after spending some time in the clear water of a livewell/tank. didn't see in the article what the previous record was.

Biggest I've caught is 8 lbs, and that was in Florida, which is no big deal.

[Chief Grey Bear]

I released them both very shortly after capture, spending some time moving them back and forth until they swam off on their own.

I never have been a big fan of moving it back and forth. I mean can you imagin after just fighting for your life and you are trying to catch your breath, you are being jerked back and forth. I know we think it is best for the fish to get some water moving over his gills. I just think it is better, and less stress on the fish to just release it and let it dive to the bottom to rest. And I think age and size plays a big role in this.

[Mitch f]

I mean can you imagin after just fighting for your life and you are trying to catch your breath, you are being jerked back and forth.

My wife and I have this conversation all too often.

[Chief Grey Bear]

You got a ring in your nose too. I keep thinking mine is gonna wear out...some day!!!

[Mitch f]

You got a ring in your nose too. I keep thinking mine is gonna wear out...some day!!!

Huge nose ring for me, oops we better stop, I don't want to accused of hijacking a thread!!