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Big Smallmouth

Big Smallmouth

Big Smallmouth

Howard Bouchard

Spokane WA



Caught on a jig and pig May 8th just before a dark moon. Lots of big smallmouth in system and are big competition for largemouth in some areas. Anyhow best smallmouth I've caught since 2006 when I got a 6 pd 5 oz and 7.5 pound on the full moons of August and Sept. respectively.

Species: Smallmouth Bass

Date Caught: 05/08/2013


Kept / Released: Released

Region of Catch: Region 3

Length: 22 inches


Weight: 6

Lure / Bait used: Lure | Black/small with trailer Jig

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