Palmetto Suprise Fish 1/27/2015

I thought I had a big choupique and was kinda bummed after a long fight until he was ready for the net. It was a big bass that weighed 7.25 lbs and went 20" long. I was shocked when that big mouth came up to the net. A good size fish for the light crappie tackle.Attachment 188099Attachment 188100
Only had 9 sacs which was down from the last couple of trips. The ones with the eggs seem full like spring is near. I think I'll be done over there and start thinking about spawning time. Might be early but they might too. :)

good catch thats a good bass anywhere. what bait were you using

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Originally Posted by 6165 Drbombay

good catch thats a good bass anywhere. what bait were you using

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Bobby Garland baby shad. Color was "Blue Brass". I never try for bass so it was just dumb luck.

Did it take you on a sleigh ride in the yak? I bet that was fun.

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Originally Posted by saute86

Did it take you on a sleigh ride in the yak? I bet that was fun.

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It sure did and there was a guy on the bank who watched the whole thing and guessed the exact weight. Hard to believe the state record is twice as big.

I see you reference Palmetto, is that Palmetto state park in Vermilion parish you are referring to?

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Originally Posted by CajunSlabStalker

I see you reference Palmetto, is that Palmetto state park in Vermilion parish you are referring to?

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Yep.

Nice job. Pretty fish

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Originally Posted by mermentau

Yep.

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Are you fishing those small ponds or in the Vermilion river?

Way to go John......that's a memory to talk about for years to come.....happy for you......

There is no statement in this question, and I am not judging anyone, but are you going to eat that? I am just curious is all.

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Originally Posted by CajunSlabStalker

Are you fishing those small ponds or in the Vermilion river?

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The ponds.

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Originally Posted by PMantle

There is no statement in this question, and I am not judging anyone, but are you going to eat that? I am just curious is all.

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My wife can cook anything.

Mermentau, I had the same thing happen to me a few years back. Fishing for sacs with a long pole and 4 pound test line with a Panfish Assassin, I hooked a 6.94 pound bass. I also thought I has something else, lake a catfish. Boy was I surprised to see that thing break water. Linda was about to net it and when she saw the size she dropped the net and said I'm not gonna cause you to lose it. So I had to fight him and then land him myself. A memorable event for sure. I did bring my home alive for pictures and to show and then released it right in the middle of downtown Houma.


You done caught yourself a trophy and won't forget it that's for sure.

"gene"

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Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"

A memorable event for sure. I did bring my home alive for pictures and to show and then released it right in the middle of downtown Houma.
"gene"

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If I ever catch another one close to that size I might let him go too as the meat doesn't look that great when you have plenty of crappie.

Reminds me of this green trout I caught last month. I;m thinkin it must have went 8+

The bass that I am holding in my avatar picture was caught on on a 1/16th oz lead head with a baby bass assassin shad minnow. I was using 5.5ft ultra light spinning combo with 6lb line. I was catching bream every cast while my brother was bass fishing and catching one small bass to my 10 bream. My brother said I should switch over and catch larger bass. I said naw a fish almost every cast is a lot more fun. A couple cast later I hooked that large bass. We figured she was over 7 lbs. It was a catch and release marsh and had to be released. You should of seen the look on my brothers face when I landed that fish 10 minutes later.....lol.

I always catch more bass accidentally while fishing for Sacs than my friend who fishes strictly for bass. That's the plus in fishing with smaller baits. I usually come home with a mixed bag of bream, Sacs, and bass while he only catches a few bass. Another thing, I eat mine while he puts his back. What fun can that be?
"gene"

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Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"

I always catch more bass accidentally while fishing for Sacs than my friend who fishes strictly for bass. That's the plus in fishing with smaller baits. I usually come home with a mixed bag of bream, Sacs, and bass while he only catches a few bass. Another thing, I eat mine while he puts his back. What fun can that be?
"gene"

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I agree, while not all will be pigs like if I were throwing a spinnerbait, I do catch a good amount of 1lbers when sac fishing. I do the bass fisherman a favor and do something they can never do since theres overpopulation of bass because of the catch and release fad that started a while back... put them in the ice chest lol

I agree those smaller bass eat up good. Had one today.
"gene"

I hear yall I keep the small bass and throw the larger ones back too.

That's a football there !!!

Not judging here, but when I catch a bass anywhere near that size, it makes me feel really warm inside to watch her swim off to fight another day...heck she probably lived through Ike...anyways, that was an awesome catch, especially in a yak, congrats!

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Originally Posted by GONFISHN

Not judging here, but when I catch a bass anywhere near that size, it makes me feel really warm inside to watch her swim off to fight another day...heck she probably lived through Ike...anyways, that was an awesome catch, especially in a yak, congrats!

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Well, I respectfully disagree with the concept of catch and release on so many levels, not trying to poke an argument but I feel that more fishermen should really dig into what helps and hurts the fishery as a whole... Not every little fish released will grow up to be a big bass and not every large bass removed causes harm to the fishery, we just need to redefine the true meaning of management and realize that selective harvest includes taking fish home.

Hang on, all I said is it makes ME feel good to turn loose large bass. I completely agree with catching the heck out of fish and eating them, and I completely agree with people doing whatever they want to do with the fish THEY landed in accordance with the law. That's it....

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Originally Posted by cjleger337

Well, I respectfully disagree with the concept of catch and release on so many levels, not trying to poke an argument but I feel that more fishermen should really dig into what helps and hurts the fishery as a whole... Not every little fish released will grow up to be a big bass and not every large bass removed causes harm to the fishery, we just need to redefine the true meaning of management and realize that selective harvest includes taking fish home.

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I did turn the bigger one loose till a buddy showed me how to grill them. Garlic butter is the trick!

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Originally Posted by GONFISHN

Hang on, all I said is it makes ME feel good to turn loose large bass. I completely agree with catching the heck out of fish and eating them, and I completely agree with people doing whatever they want to do with the fish THEY landed in accordance with the law. That's it....

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I understand, which is why I said I wasnt trying to pick an argument with you.. I was basically stating that I, myself, do not agree with catch and release because it has shown to do more harm than good in fisheries. I never directed anything towards you. My apologies if you felt that way.

All good fellow fisherman

I like the fact that these are all nice folks on this site....thanks for the post and the discussion...and thanks for being good people...which are hard to find these days.

Well I fought the wind and cold for 11 more over there today.

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Originally Posted by mermentau

Well I fought the wind and cold for 11 more over there today.

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you doing real good John......glad to see you making up for some of the bad days....