A big old NJ Large Mouth caught on UL tackle.

Ranger 619VS · Post by **Ranger 619VS** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:47 am

Hey guy's,

Been a while since I had any note worthy fish to post up. They say good things come to those who wait! This past Wednesday I stopped by a friends small pond and fished UL from my 12 foot row boat for his abundant 1/2lb to 3/4lb bluegills. There are ample LM Bass in the pond. I have caught 3 fish here in last 7 years over 5lbs. I truly believe it was the same fish. So Wednesday I am fishing a panfish size 2" senko in white on a size 4 gamakatsu wacky rig hook on my G. Loomis TSR740-2 ultra light rod, matched to a Daiwa Exist 1003H native Custom UL. Spooled with 4lb crystal fireline, 3' leader of 6lb Berkley vanish. I make a cast to an area about 4' deep and boom!!!!!!!! A few minutes later I net my biggest LM of the season. 21" Long and dead on 7lbs on my boga grip. I was so excited I took crappy pictures in my haste to return her to the pond. I am posting a picture of a 7.75lb fish from 2010 and this fish and you guys tell me if you think its the same big girl.

Ranger 619VS/Brian

bigreddog · Post by **bigreddog** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:30 am

I'd say different fish. It may be a trick of the light but the 2014 edition looks fatter than the 2010, yet your measurements say it weighs 3/4lb. less?

Whether it's the same or different fish, it's definitely a beauty!

uljersey · Post by **uljersey** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:03 am

Could be the same - color can change due to diet and water conditions, time of year etc.

Regardless, awesome fish Brian

Pond fishing is a blast at times.

Funny you mentioned the 2" Senko. Last weekend I broke out my stash and threw them for a bit. They're not even available on the GYCB site anymore. Long discontinued. I got all of mine from Cabela's for $.88 a bag about 5 years ago. I repair the torn ones with Mend It. Once they're gone, they're gone for good.

murphy · Post by **murphy** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:24 am

Awesome fish!!! Especially for a fish in Jersey

landscraper · Post by **landscraper** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:43 am

Very nice fish. Why do you use a leader with the fireline? I fish 4lb. fireline without a leader.

Allsorts · Post by **Allsorts** » Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:42 pm

Good stuff Brian! I'd say different fish by the way.

Thor · Post by **Thor** » Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:23 pm

Brian,

Gorgeous fish. Could be the same fish if the pond is small enough. Certainly hope that one keeps making babies.

IlliniDawg01 · Post by **IlliniDawg01** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:47 am

Two beautiful fish. I would say they are different due to the pattern differences and the gill/cheek plates looking like they might be shaped differently.

DaveJ

gillchaser · Post by **gillchaser** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:16 pm

Very nice UL Bass . I've been enjoying fishing wacky worms myself lately . I Hooked a nice one last week , but unfortunately mine dove into a moss bed before I could get her in sight . Never got to see her . She sea sawed a few times and then my knot gave up at the hook .
Gillchaser

the hooligan · Post by **the hooligan** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 6:46 am

Nice Bass !! Especially on ultralight gear

earthworm77 · Post by **earthworm77** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:03 am

awesome fish on UL tackle!!!

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