The 4-pound fish triggered her to pick it up. Biologists regularly sample fish in the 3- to 5-pound range, so catching fish of this size or larger is very likely. It pulled really hard. The new record largemouth bass was 26.8 inches long with a girth of 22.5 inches. "We ran to a new spot shortly after that. Chase Hunnell and Tyler Patterson had the fishing trip of a lifetime on Kentucky Lake on Saturday March 16, 2019. Fun fact: In 1955, the Kentucky state record smallmouth bass was caught by David L. Hayes on Dale Hollow Lake. First FLW Tournament of 2019 starts with a BEAST! Ward caught a 14-pound, 9.5-ounce largemouth bass on April 19, surpassing the previous Kentucky state record set by Dale Wilson in 1984. It eventually made its way under the boat and actually headed out the other side. Get in touch. Be sure to read the story and check out all the pictures at the end. 2021 A.O.Y POT $0. Mark Ward of Harlan County, Ky. caught the largemouth bass that tipped the scales at 14 pounds 9.5 ounces according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. A World Record Smallmouth Bass? I will say that these 5 fish were not held out of the water for very long and they were only in the livewell for a few hours that afternoon. Mary Jo Purdy Madisonville, KY: Strip Mine Lake,Muhlenberg Co. 06/19/85 At that point I knew this would be one of the most special days I could ever have on the lake if I got that fish in. The biggest largemouth bass in the state was caught in 1984 weighing 13 pounds, 10.4 ounces. I believe it had my blood pressure up because I felt a headache coming on. Also caught 4 crappie with Spoiler Shad by Creme Lures(walmart- 1.59$ for 4). The Cumberland River at home here in Ashland City has been a mess from the recent floods, and I didn't want to go there. Tyler was laid out in the bottom of the boat with the fish in the net below him. Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. Meet Phil Conyers, who caught the Kentucky state record bluegill at 4lb. The … Boat manufacturers and the pro anglers they … Advertisement. Check out these other pictures from Hunnell of their day! I played the fish slowly when it got close to the boat because I really did not want this to be just a story if she came off the hook. That is the fish on the far left end of the group picture. When we got those two in the boat, we weren't sure what was about to happen, so we decided to put them in the livewell to see what kind of limit we could put together. 6-keys: sports/wired2fish//// We put the Stratos in the water on the south end of the lake, fired up the Yamaha SHO and headed to our first stop. The blue catfish weighed in at nearly 60 pounds and was under 45 inches long. Huge Limit of Bass Caught on Kentucky Lake. Stay connected with Kentucky Living between magazine issues! CRAPPIE: Crappie fishing is fair on both lakes. The biggest bass reeled in? I'm guessing around 2.5-3 pounds. A few minutes later I caught another fish around 4 pounds. Lake Malone’s largemouth fishery is rated ex… Rules: 1) THSBA student members only . The new record surpasses the old 13-pound, 10-ounce Kentucky state record largemouth bass, caught by Dale Wilson of London from Wood Creek Lake in Laurel County in 1984. For fun, I started using the original Rapala floater and let it dive a couple inches. “I pitched a lizard in there and the 4-pounder showed interest,” Ward says. section: | slug: huge-limit-of-bass-caught-on-kentucky-lake | route: article_single | "It didn't take long to figure out what the fish were doing, as we caught the first fish about 15 minutes into our trip. That's when we knew it was a giant bass. If you are after smallmouth bass, head to Green River Lake, Kentucky Lake, Lake Cumberland, Laurel River Lake, Dale Hollow Lake and Fishtrap Lake for a good chance at catching the smallmouth bass of a Two of those in tournaments. The question has been asked by just about every angler who ever wet a hook here on the big pond. The giant cat was caught in the Ohio River during a fishing tournament. We were just in awe. The third and fourth fish came soon after. Ward's bass measured 26.8 inches long with a … Tag along with Tim Farmer for last year's archery hunt for a doe. What’s the biggest bass ever taken on Kentucky Lake? In 1985, an angler pulled in a 58-pound, 4-ounce striped bass, the largest bass fish of any species in the state. Kentucky Open Series heads to Lake Barkley I calmed down, got recollected and went back to fishing. Whether or not David Hayes holds the world record for smallmouth bass, the record came from Dale Hollow Lake. "The lure will remain unnamed as I do not want to lie, but I also do not want to tell. Crappie can be found at the creek mouths on ledges near brush in 15 to 25 feet of water and can be taken on live minnows. Mark Ward went fishing at Highsplint Lake and pulled in a 14 pound, 9.5 ounce largemouth bass. Biggest bass ever caught: “I’ve caught a 10 before.” Biggest bass caught in the Bassmaster Team Championship: “I had a 6-12 (on Thursday. Natural Bridge is a 2,200 acre forested park and nature … The new record surpasses the old 13-pound, 10-ounce Kentucky state record largemouth bass, caught by Dale Wilson of London from Wood Creek Lake … The new record surpasses the old 13-pound, 10-ounce Kentucky state record largemouth bass, caught by Dale Wilson of London from Wood Creek Lake in Laurel County in 1984. Have a question? Many smallmouth bass have red eyes. The thickness of the fish was really impressive.”. What is the biggest fish ever caught in the Ohio River? Celebrating the energy of your community. That was the day.". Good Friday turned into a great Friday for me.”. I caught 3 bass on a chartreuase roostertail from Worden’s. Name of fish: Weight: Caught by: Location: Date: Ancient Fish: Bowfin : 12 lbs. Both the second (John Gorman's 10-14 in 1969) and third (Paul Beal's 10-8 in 1986) biggest bronzebacks were caught there. "We pulled the boat on the trailer and found someone to come take our picture. A couple were only in the livewell for about 30 minutes, since we caught them late. That bite keyed us in on what to do and another 3 pound fish came in the boat a few minutes later. "I was pretty tore up catching the fish. Wood Creek Lake has a good population of largemouth bass with decent numbers of quality-sized fish in the 12- to 15-inch range. The largest yellow bass ever taken in Kentucky (1 lb., 1 oz.) Chase Hunnell. We boated 8 fish that evening and lost about that many more. I have been after a 10-pounder on Kentucky lake for the past few years, and I knew I was close after my fishing partner Mason Nicholson and I have had 3 over 9 1/2 pounds in the last 2 years. It is big fish time at this 767-acre gem in western Kentucky. At 2:15 p.m., after five hours of fruitless casting, Foster hooked and boated the second-largest largemouth ever recorded in Mississippi — a 17.34-pounder caught only four days past the 20th anniversary of Anthony Denny’s 18.15-pound record catch on Natchez State Park on Dec. 31, 1992. A Second 10-pounder. “Then, another came in and looked like a big log. We took a couple quick pictures of the 2 big fish on the water and went back to the ramp. 2) Only legal size largemouth, smallmouth or Kentucky spotted Bass may be weighed for this contest. I got that fish in the boat which came in at 6 1/2 pounds (far right fish in the group pic). Drag was coming out, which was set pretty dang tight, so I knew it was another 10, maybe even bigger than the last. Reach millions of readers across the Commonwealth by sharing your business or product with people who care about the same things you do. "We put the fish in the livewell and tried to fish a little longer, but we were both so emotional about what just happened, we decided we would be done at that point, about 7:00 PM. Every State Record Fish in America )” Favorite fishing style: “I fish fast.” largemouth bass (14-pound 9.5-ounce) was caught from Highsplint Lake in 2019. The previous bass fishing record had been standing since 1932 when George Perry caught a 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass from Montgomery Lake in Georgia. "I saw the fish laying there, and I immediately hoped it would make 10 pounds. Fun fact: the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing in at one pound one ounce, was caught in Lake Barkley.Visitors enjoy boating... Canal. It was actually a double with Tyler pulling in a 5 1/2-pounder (second fish from right end in the group picture) and having to net it himself because I hooked one that was bigger. To learn more about advertising with Kentucky Living, contact us. "I had some things to get done for my new business, so I couldn't get to the lake early that morning," Hunnell said. was caught in the waters of Lake Barkley. Lake Conditions: Fair - 41° / 58° - 359.0 ... Get news and updates from the Kentucky Lakes Area with our e-mail newsletter, The Kentucky Lake Explorer. "Tyler eventually got the fish in the net and we both freaked out. Send us your best photos for a chance to be featured. Best in Kentucky Great Outdoors Kentucky Eats Worth The Trip, Byron Crawford Commonwealths Gadgets & Gizmos Kentucky Kids Smart Health Uniquely Kentucky, Incentives & Rebates Business Spotlight Co-Operations Co-ops Care Cutting Cost Energy Guides KAEC CEO Our Power Safety Moment. I went to Jacobdon early at 6:00. It rained all day in Harlan County on Good Friday, but finally cleared up just before he got off work. Missouri has a long, proud tradition of fishing, and its abundant lakes and streams have produced exceptional fish. I was cruising along and saw a beaver da.m and I've had good ...more lock fishing around them before so I decided to throw the dinger at it and he slammed it on the first cast! It was the smallest fish of the day at around 3 pounds. I continued to work the cast after the fish came off and I hooked another one a few seconds later. Here is the full story on their day in Chase Hunnell’s own words. On the largemouth bass, the back of the mouth goes back much farther than the back of the eye. Some records date back to George S Perry’s world record bass in 1922 while others state records seem to be broken every year. PayPal Fee= $3. I then felt the line lifting, and I told Tyler she was about to jump behind the boat. Running out of Kuttawa Lyon County Ramp in Kuttawa, KT. It's free... we respect your privacy and we never spam. Hunnell managed to catch not one but two fish weighing more than 10 pounds and the duo was able to land a limit roughly between 39 and 40 pounds. Sanders also caught a beautiful 5.65-pound big bass. THANK YOU SPONSORS! "I had some things to get done for my new business, so I couldn't get to the lake early that morning," ... One 10-pounder. The fish were then released at the ramp. Photo: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. originalDevice: deviceType:desktop. I hooked into a fish quickly. The Kentucky state record largemouth bass is 13 pounds 10.4 ounces, a mark that has stood for 32 years. "I did not mention earlier, but I had already lost several big fish in the mix with the others that day. That fish weighed in at 10.33 pounds on the Rapala scale (second fish from left in pic). Sign up today! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Rapala scale shots of their weights. Details: Largemouth Bass Was fishing for bluegill at greenbo this morning and managed to catch my biggest bass of the year!! Total= $48.00. Near Kuttawa, Kentucky 3) fish may be weighed on any handheld scale or table top scale (we realize not all will have the same exact scale, but this is for fun to keep the students engaged during this unplanned break in tournaments) HARLAN COUNTY, KY — A record breaking fish was caught in Harlan County, Kentucky on Good Friday. Sanders caught four bass weighing 13.30-pounds. But on the smallmouth, the back of the mouth goes only back to the middle of the eye. All the fish were caught on Joe's Rods, Lew's baitcasting Reels, and Seaguar fluorocarbon line. The legend named Geoge Perry caught a 22 pound 4-ounce largemouth bass in … I fell to my knees and sat down on the front deck of the boat at that point. Here is a video for you guys. Southeastern Kentucky Bass Fishing Trail is a club style bass tournament series catered to all kayak fishermen. Now, here comes the funny part. It fell for a 6-inch Junebug-colored lizard presented on baitcasting equipment spooled with 14-pound test monofilament line. FRANKFORT, April 26, 2019—Evarts resident Mark Ward went fishing after work on Good Friday, April 19, at 6-acre Highsplint Lake in Harlan County with his wife and 9-month-old daughter. NEWS/UPDATES. There was also a record set in 1991 for the hybrid striped … Congratulations to Chase Hunnell and Tyler Patterson on a fishing trip of a lifetime. Natural Bridge State Resort Park – Slade. Optional Big Bass= $5. Read More. So, how big can a smallmouth get? The fish jumped about halfway to the boat, and it was so big around, I couldn't believe what I saw. We remember Cooper, a blind hunting dog. The water in Highsplint Lake grew a bit murky from the rain, but he saw a nice-sized 4-pound bass in the shallows. "With as little time as we had for the evening, that made the day worth it. Occupation: Operates family’s concrete company. The Story. The current IGFA world record for the biggest largemouth bass was set by Manabu Kurita with a 22-pound, 5-ounce, 29-inch monster caught on Lake Biwa in Japan. Sure it is brutally cold on the water this month and the bass are slow to bite, but the potential to land a true trophy helps offset the discomfort. "He got his in the net and mine was right behind it, so he scooped it in with his. We had no clue what would happen over the next couple of hours. NON-MEMBER FEE $15. Last week Tom Hammon of Maury County just may have come up with the answer when is 12 pound, 11 ounce largemouth tipped the scales! It didn't take long for us to find out we were right. We made our way down the stretch, and it wasn't long before I hooked into something big. I weighed the fish and was ecstatic to see that it came in at 10.29 pounds. Tourney X Fee= $5. We’ve compiled a list of the State Largemouth Bass Record from all 50 states to help serve as a reference on the quality of fish swimming in your home state. I figured with the water dropping at Kentucky Lake it would be a great time to get out there. Hometown: Central City, Kentucky. The smallmouth bass looks a lot like its cousin the largemouth bass. Myth #5: You Need a Big, Fast Boat to Fish Efficiently. "The next cast produced another big bite. Kentucky also holds the world record for the biggest smallmouth bass, caught in 1955 and weighing in at 11 pounds, 15 ounces. Catawba Valley Community College’s Hayden Lail holds up the 4.30-pound bass that he caught during this past weekend’s Bass Pro Shops Big Bass … Can I pull off a victory on the fabled Sam Rayburn Lake in Texas. Here are Kentucky and Tennessee state fishing records. Life happens quickly, so take a snapshot! The lake has a … Bass club/Team trail: Kentucky Bass Nation Team Trail. Barkley Lake. It was the first cast of the day for Ward and produced the new Kentucky record largemouth bass, a 14-pound, 9.5-ounce brute. Just an amazing catch on a fishery that is cycling back up after a rough down cycle in 2018. I set the hook and it was on. Mine hit the scales at 6.94 pounds (middle fish in pic). What seemed like a few minutes later, Tyler netted the big bass as the hook came out of the fish's mouth. It was definitely another big one, but it came unhooked. It was the same setup as the first. “When I saw it in person, what first caught my eye were the eyes on that fish were huge,” says Kevin Frey, eastern fisheries district coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing. "We pulled in on our last spot of the day feeling pretty confident the fish would be around there as well. Some of the biggest bass of year are caught in February at Malone. Over sixty years later, Hayes’ catch not only holds up as the Kentucky state … He got only one today (Jan. 4), but the result was gigantic. What is the biggest crappie caught? "I got on the road at 1:30 PM, met my cousin Tyler Patterson on the way to the lake, stopped for fuel and snacks and pulled up at the ramp at 3:30 PM. “It would look like a shark if you saw it swimming in the water. 3oz. No head shake, just moving. The current world record, 11 pounds, 15 ounces, was caught in Kentucky. site: sports | ptype: stories | pageType: stories | Mike Blavelt of New Lebanon, Ohio has landed the new West Virginia blue catfish record. Bass fishing is starting and soon the whole country will be slaying fish. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The Department of Conservation has developed a State Record Fish Program to acknowledge and honor anglers who have caught the largest recorded fish from a list of recognized species found in Missouri waters. 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