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#314092 12/05/12 08:53 PM
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Went out today on the pond, temperature was in the high 50’s. Caught a lot of bass in a short amount of time. The fish were very active. This was the largest, 23.5 inches. The battery in scale was dead so did not get a weight. We were glad to see one this size. This might of been the largest this year.
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What a fantastic looking fish!!! Great work.


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Yowza to December in Kansas!

What do you think? 5lbs or so, or more?


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Yet another late season post makes me want to go fishin!!!


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Gotta be pushing 7# is my guess...maybe the Queen of the pond? Nicely done. Open water I hope will be a distant memory very soon - I need some ice!


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Originally Posted By: Sunil
Yowza to December in Kansas!

What do you think? 5lbs or so, or more?


At least 6 lbs. I would bet.

In my taxidermy shop a bass has to be 23 inches to be at least 6 lbs. Some are even in the 7 lb. range.


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Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
At least 6 lbs. I would bet.


+1

Cold water bassin during late fall and early spring can be fantastic on small waters.

Nice LMB! cool



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Nice fish.




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Awesome fish! Pretty water


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The bass appears in good condition not skinny nor real plump. Very nice bass for a Kansas pond. There may be a few more growing years available to add some length and weight for that fish. Standard weight of a LMB 23.5" long is 7.6 lbs.


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Thanks for the reply. Most of the bass looked real healthy. They have a nice gut but not huge. We catch all sizes, from couple inches to 10 lb. I am happy with my current balance of LMB and Crappies. But as you know the balance can change.
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This Crappie was caught same day in December.




This LMB caught by Lori in July, didn't get a size on it.



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That's pretty crappie! (yuk yuk)


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