Dale Hollow Toad

Dale Hollow Toad

June 13, 2012

Christian Hellmer

Lexington NC

Late afternoon drifting Shad in about 15' of water on a downline (with split shot)

Species: Smallmouth Bass

Date Caught: 09/13/1968

Kept / Released: Released

Region of Catch: Region 2

Length: 21.75"

Weight: 5

Lure / Bait used: Bait | Shad

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