November 13, 2012

Biggest Smallie Of The Year (for me)

Biggest Smallie Of The Year (for me) — Just made it.

Arthur Huttemeyer Sr.

Budd Lake New Jersey USA region 1

I was field testing a new lure for Rapala and this monster smallie was the first to eat it the second was a decent large mouth. Both fish were released after photo.

Species: Smallmouth Bass

Date Caught: 11/10/2012

Kept / Released: Released

Region of Catch: Region 1

Length: 20 inches

Weight:

Lure / Bait used: Lure | Chrome Rapala ULS-4 Finesse Sinnking Shad

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