Remember to keep taking some length and gape measurements of your bass this year for the forum data set. More largemouth bass gape information from 'esshup' who is thinking that the 1/3 length rule of thumb might be a bit underestimated where a LMB will eat a bluegill 1/3 the body length of the bass. IMO the 1/3 length rule is a conservative estimate and one that is not all inclusive. I think the rule applies to average maximum size BG the bass most commonly or generally eats as an optimum size of forage food.
Caught 2 LMB yesterday in TX. Remember these bass were likely prespawn egg laden fish.
Fish #1. 19" long, Female. 4.21# Gape 3"x3" Rw = 108
Fish #2. 20.5" long, Female. 5.89# Gape 3.5" x 3.5" Rw = 118
FWIW, it first struck and tried to eat a 7" BG that was on the line. The BG measured 3" tall.
So, the 1/3 the length rule of thumb might be a bit under-estimated.....
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/31/15 08:35 AM.
