First Bass I've Ever Caught

[watkins1988]

I went crappie fishing last night and did pretty good. One fish that i pulled in was a little unexpected. A 21 inch bass. I dont know how big that is compared to most, but Ive never seen one that big in person, let alone caught one. My dad was with me a guessed it was maybe about 5 lbs. So since its my first one I would like to get it mounted.

That said does anyone know a good place in or around indy that mounts fish and does a good job?

 

[netsecurity]

Congratulations. Large mouth bass is like the king of fish around here, as far as I'm concermed. That is a good one. I've caught a couple that big, usually smaller.

 

[adam]

For Indiana that's a pretty decent bass. Now...go down south and 5lbs is a tiny one.

 

[bmbutch]

Congrats! I've not caught any that size since moving to S. Indiana.

I do miss the South, I never caught any record size Bass, but 4~6 lbs weren't uncommon.

 

[Tydeeh22]

now ya just need a 30 pound wabash river catfish to mount next to it. or a wabash muskee

 

[sbcman]

Congrats OP! Good job!

You'll never look at crappie/bluegill the same way. Now they will be viewed as food-fish for the bass you're after

Most importantly though, you've got a great memory with your Dad.

As to mounting, sorry friend, I'm not local to where you're at. Just some suggestions though- with mounting, you normally get what you pay for and try to make sure the taxidermist has done a lot of fish before

 

[GBuck]

Come talk to me when you get a 46" 24# Northern.

But seriously, nice looking fish!

 

[halfmileharry]

Nice Fish. It's always nice to have a surprise catch. I love fishing.

 

[HICKMAN]

nice bass.

For the future, it might be a good idea to get lots of pics, then take all the measurements and get a replica made. That way this one can go back in the water and get even bigger

I caught one that was almost 7 pounds in a tournament years back, so it went back in the water. Kicked myself later for not thinking about a replica.

 

[Hookeye]

Speaking of replicas..........

Moving soon, will have my den

Two replica fish to be in it.

One is just a 25" cat I caught, on UL rig. That was pretty fun.

The other will be a carp, yes carp. I used to be a pretty avid bowfisherman so want a carp done, with a carbon Muzzy arrow through it, and the line going up to the ceiling with ripples painted around it. Fish out from the corner, usually a dead space anyway (no pun intended).

Kinda different

 

[cjfarmer]

Bass are my favorite fish to fish for. They put up the best fight i think. They're a blast.

 

[cundiff5535]

Nice fish... looks a bit under 5 to me but, hey... who I am to say that?

As far as if its big? Yep, anything over 4.5 lbs in this area is considered a nice bass! I have a few honey holes that I pull out 3-5 pounders regularly... I am chasing that 10 pounder... have not got her yet.

Congrats again on a nice fish!

 

[donnie1581]

Bass is about the only type of fish I like to fish for. I haven't been able to go since my son was born 3 years ago. I hate not being able to go.

 

[UNCLE HARLEY]

Nice fish. I'd guess it will cost you about $300 to have it mounted by a pro. Anything less you won't be happy with because you get just what you pay for. I searched several taxidermy guys before I had mine done. There's a big difference in the quality of their work. It could take up to 6 months to get it back too.

 

[watkins1988]

It may not have been 5 lbs, he was just guessing

The fight was awesome, mostly I just fish for catfish so I know they can but up a good fight. This bass was totally different then anything I've caught before. It was jumping completely out of the water while it was hooked lol.

That spots not gonna be there for very much longer. Its a pay lake my uncle bought and he's about to start cleaning the trees out of the water and stocking catfish. I'm would think once he does that you won't be able to catch bass or crappie.

So I need to find me a good spot to start fishing for bass

 

[Grunt]

Nice job. If you want to continue catching bass, you should consider using a Banjo Minnow Banjo Minnow® Official TV Offer Website: Banjo 006 Minnow Fishing Lures. I was a mediocre Bass fisherman, then purchased these. Last year I caught over 60 Bass. Make sure you review the how to videos that demonstrate the action. I only caught 3 bass so far this year, but have only been out a few times.

 

[hoosierdoc]

nice bass.

For the future, it might be a good idea to get lots of pics, then take all the measurements and get a replica made. That way this one can go back in the water and get even bigger

great advice. I saw that on "how it's made" too. very cool

 

[sbcman]

It may not have been 5 lbs, he was just guessing

One way you can get a closer "guesstimation" of weight is:

length x length x girth / 1200

I've used this before on some fish and while not exact, it does come fairly close.

That belly full of minnows helps crank the girth out there

 

[Wine Country]

Am I the only one who read "The first BRASS I ever caught"?

 

[Kory]

congratulations that is a hoosier beauty