Big D PB Smallie

[Skunk City]

Got out on the river for a much needed overnighter in the recreation area with the kayaks. 5 of us camping, fishing, burning sh*t, etc. :p. As usual, focused on the deeper water with a variety of jigs. Had a few cookie cutter 14"-16" fish until this old war horse engulfed my bladebait in 30ft of water. Fun battle on the St.Croix Eyecon rod with multiple jumps and lots of bulldogging. Taped out at 21.5", my new personal best. Packed up camp around 11am after a nice wood fire breakfast.

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[Hookmanski]

Nice one man! That picture of the fog over the water is beautiful. Almost as beautiful as the smallie!:D

[kcritch]

Now that's one mean looking smallie dude. Wouldn't want to run into theat guy in a dark alley...damn that's a tough lookin fish. Congrats on the PB Rob. Jealous of the trip buddy...bean a while since I camped out. Looks like a pretty place to be.

[Eskimo]

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Wow - that's an amazing bass.
According to the PA Fish & Boat Commission, a smallie that size could be 14 or 15 years old.
http://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/PennsylvaniaFishes/Documents/BlackBassManagement.pdf


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[AndyS]

Tank smallie !! Looks like it's had a long tough life but still going strong !

[FASTEDDIE29]

Congrats on the beastly PB river Smallie brother! That's an OG river warrior for sure! Great fish!!! YEA BUDDY!!!

P.S. Now when you say you burned everything, what exactly do you mean???:D

[Riz]

great job . that river was always pretty. we were up in the gap few weeks ago . scenery was great. congrats on the PB

[Jigman13]

Thunder dome smallie bud. Nice job. A 50" ski tried to make a meal out of her lol

[NJSquatch]

Tank! cool pics....

is that a wound on the fish?

[JDTuna]

Congrats on the PB! Outstanding fish.

[Chrisper4694]

you clearly speared that fish, i can see the hole in it! doesn't count!!

haha, nice one :p

[Skunk City]

Tank! cool pics....

is that a wound on the fish?

Yes, had that gouge on its side, plus it's top fin was ripped a bit. I don't know what picks a fight with a fish that big..

[thmyorke1]

Yes, had that gouge on its side, plus it's top fin was ripped a bit. I don't know what picks a fight with a fish that big..

Probably a sunnie, :D they're biting my huge bass plastics all the time

Amazing smallie man. Maybe the biggest I've seen posted here.

[Wilson]

Yes, had that gouge on its side, plus it's top fin was ripped a bit. I don't know what picks a fight with a fish that big..
Birds of prey;)

[HerringKing]

P.S. Now when you say you burned everything, what exactly do you mean???:D

That was the first thing I thought too:D

[Jigman13]

Raccoons be like...

[FASTEDDIE29]

Bald Eagles and other flying Dinosaurs, Raccoons, 50-75 lb Beavers, Black Bears, 10 foot water snakes, Bobcats, Coyotes, Coywolves, Pike, Musky! Chupa Cabra!!!!! Who knows what attacked this TANK! The possibilities are endless!!!:D

[NorthJerzyG]

Chupa Cabra!!! Hate it when I see them in my spots! :D Nice fish man, the trip alone sounds great!!! :p And a PB to top it off!

[Rich196]

WOW... Beautiful pictures on the water. Looked like a great time. Congrats on the smallie, still has beautiful colors.

[NJSquatch]

Bald Eagles and other flying Dinosaurs, Raccoons, 50-75 lb Beavers, Black Bears, 10 foot water snakes, Bobcats, Coyotes, Coywolves, Pike, Musky! Chupa Cabra!!!!! Who knows what attacked this TANK! The possibilities are endless!!!:D

I really want to know what messed up this SMB I caught a few weeks back. Looks like her back was broken by the weird kink at her anal fin. Originally I was thinking eagle claws.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/photos.fishidy.com/59ee684166b01a0510812327_800

[Jigman13]

The bald eagles that live up there...