But exactly how big do smallmouth bass get? While the average size of smallmouth bass is somewhere between 12 and 18 inches and 1 and 4lb, they can reach a maximum length of about 28 inches and a maximum weight of around 12lb. What is the biggest smallmouth bass caught? lists as the all-tackle world … Read more
In a balanced bass pond stocked with prey fish such as bluegill and fathead minnows as well as some channel cats if you like, a one acre pond can generally support 50-100 bass. How long does it take for fingerling bass to grow? Bass should average 6 to 8 inches in length in about 100 … Read more
In a Florida study, 822 trophy bass (10 pounds and up) given to taxidermists showed a mean age of 9.7 years That’s a growth rate of about a pound a year. Is a 10 pound bass big? While big bass can be caught everywhere, several factors go into growing them. First off, places with mild … Read more
Jigs. The main reason jigs are such good big bass lures is they can get in almost anywhere because of how weedless they are Swimbaits. It’s easy to say big baits catch big fish , but that couldn’t be more true when it comes to swimbaits Buzzbaits Punch Rigs. Do bigger lures catch bigger bass? … Read more
While the average size of crappie is somewhere between 8 and 12 inches and 1/4 and 1lb, they can reach a maximum length of about 20 inches and a maximum weight of a little over 5lb. Crappie with a length of 13-15 inches and a weight of 1.5 to 2lb are generally considered trophy fish … Read more
A trophy size lies in the eye of the beholder, but most anglers would agree that crappie of about 15 inches and 2lb can be considered trophy fish . What is the average size crappie? Physical Characteristics. The common length for black crappie is 10.8 inches and the maximum reported length for a black crappie … Read more
The best time of year to catch crappie is during the spawning season which takes place from February-May During the spawn, both male and female crappie move from deep locations into shallow and concentrated spawning areas. This makes them very easy to target, as they are actively feeding and defending their nests. What bait do … Read more
In most cases, 1 inch long to 2 inch long minnows are best for crappie fishing . Therefore, hooks and sizes from #6 down to #2 work best. The float is then attached to the line 2 feet to 3 feet above the hook. If required, a tiny split shot can be added near the … Read more