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Title: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Drift Dodger on Feb 08, 2019, 08:45 AM
Not the most common species in our waters here in the Great White North but I have caught a few over the years. In Manitoba the minimum length to be considered a 'Master Angler' class rock bass is 10 inches. At 11 1/2 inches this is my personal best.

(https://i.postimg.cc/d0T1LTqD/20190131-11-5inch-rock-bass.jpg)
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: bean counter on Feb 08, 2019, 08:57 AM
WOW!  congrats!
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: P Meyette on Feb 08, 2019, 11:33 AM
very nice
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: tbern on Feb 08, 2019, 11:44 AM
Beautiful fish, congrats!
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: slipperybob on Feb 08, 2019, 01:34 PM
Awesome!  They are tanky when they hit 10+ inches.

I sometimes catch them targeting walleye spots during night fishing.  I would love to catch a 14" one again.
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Marble Eye Hunter on Feb 08, 2019, 02:05 PM
What lake were you fishing, if you don't mind my asking? I am always looking to target new species.
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: gofish on Feb 08, 2019, 05:05 PM
nice catch
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Drift Dodger on Feb 08, 2019, 06:56 PM
What lake were you fishing, if you don't mind my asking? I am always looking to target new species.

PM'd you. ;D
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: FishOn2018 on Feb 09, 2019, 06:32 AM
I’ve caught plenty of rock bass through the years but never kept a single one, always heard there not the best tasting to eat...do most of you keep them or turn them back?
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Drift Dodger on Feb 09, 2019, 07:49 AM
I’ve caught plenty of rock bass through the years but never kept a single one, always heard there not the best tasting to eat...do most of you keep them or turn them back?

I release them.

Walleye is fairly plentiful and the primary target here.
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Big_Al on Feb 09, 2019, 08:06 AM
They’re very wormy where we fish
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Feb 09, 2019, 09:25 AM
Pretty common in Southern Michigan. Fun and easy to catch. They keep the kids interested.
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Sam Gee on Feb 09, 2019, 12:40 PM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: reddog11 on Mar 02, 2019, 03:13 PM
Big rock bass
Title: Re: 11.5 inch rock bass from the dead of winter
Post by: Owentstr on Apr 10, 2019, 07:17 AM
Great catch! :)