I would appreciate some comments on taking big bass 5 to 8 lbs from a 25 acre lake.Myself and a buddy of mine have just been given permission to fish this lake. Most of the people who fish it fish for BG and shellcracker. Not a lot of bass pressure. I am trying to convence him that we have to put these big bass back in. An occasional wall mount is ok but he is commiting the cardinal sin as far as I am concerned by taking these bass home for the pan. In the last 5 trips he has removed 7 fish between 6 to 8 lbs and about 30 between 3 to 5. The lake is full of shad and is on a fertilization program. I have tried to convence him to eat the 2 and 3 pound fish and release the 5 plus pound fish. He thinks it does not hurt the lake to remove these fish due to its size. I think that if he heres it from some of you guys that know what you are talking about then I can convince him. Thanks for the help.

Jake