Large Bass Pulled from Lake Gerard

[baetis]

Generally speaking once you get just over 20" a bass will weigh 5lbs. Then they pack on the pounds quickly. A true 24" LM bass would easily be over 7lbs in the summer, probably closer to 8.

[tycomps]

my initial impression was 6lb. either way, nice fish!

[SkillfulAngler908]

Originally Posted by baetis

Generally speaking once you get just over 20" a bass will weigh 5lbs. Then they pack on the pounds quickly. A true 24" LM bass would easily be over 7lbs in the summer, probably closer to 8.

Exactly what I was thinking, 20in is usually around a 5lber. My buddy caught a 24in Bass a couple years ago that he had officially weighed @ 7lb 4 oz. Bottom line that's a BIG bass, great catch!

[HerringKing]

I don't mean to be a downer but that bass is under 5 pounds. The size of the mouth gives it away plus its skinny for its length. Its is a very nice bass though, I would say 4-4.25.

[nbask14]

A friend of mine owns a house on the lake so we went with them

[baetis]

nbask,

If you have a favorite rod and reel set up measure from the butt of the rod up to the top of the foam/cork handle or some other marking for reference (manufacturer name/rating) and take the measurement. When you forget a ruler, just lay the fish up against the rod for a rough estimate of how long it is.

[nbask14]

thanks for the advice!