Personal best Smallmouth

[daiwafan]

Well Saturday, after 30 some odd years of trying, I finally caught a smallmouth over 6 pounds. I was fishing in Hinton,WV as I normally do, without a scale when I caught this big old girl. So I loaded her up in the truck and drove about a 1/4 mile to the nearest convenience store with a certified scale and weighed her in and then took her back and released her to be caught again. I always said that when I finally caught one over 6 I would have her mounted to be placed beside the 5-15 I caught in 1987, but when it came down to it I couldn't keep her.

Official weight was 6 pounds 3 ounces and she was caught on my PX-R with a 7'1" Steez compile X. She hit a 3/16 oz homemade football jig with a KVD chunk trailer. She was one of only two hits I got in the two hours I fished. I went back Sunday and caught a 2-4 and a 3-14 out of the same hole.

[l2yan]

Big time grats bro! That's a noble release

[North Branch]

Sweet smallie!

Awesome that you put her back too! There are some great genes to pass on there.

[cjtoad]

Conrgats on the PB .

[Phippy]

Awesome fish and great release. Nothing wrong with replicas, you have your phone camera just bring a soft measure tape and your good to go. I only have one replica my PB 6lb7oz smallie and it came out fantastic and would do it again. Again Congrats.

[TeamDaiwaRick]

Congrats on the personal best

[got2be5]

NIIIICE ! Sounds like a kickassp hole youve located.

[spotsucker]

IMHO no personal best is worth killing a wonderful fish like that. Replicas are awesome. A good pic and a measuring tape is all you need to prove to the only people that matter( your fishin buddies) that your the man today!

What a great fish!

Caught on world class rod and reel combo with a home made jig no less.

I'm green with envy.

SS

[rubs96]

Congrats on a pig! Chasing smallmouth is still my favourite thing to do!

It's killing me not being able to get out! Bass season doesn't open up here for a while

[dhottle]

Congratulations on acheiving your 30 year quest. That's a sweet pb.

[gordoleo]

That is a fantastic fish and tackle! Congratulations!

[lvang24]

NICE FISH!!! my best smallie was like barely 1 pound. lol fail. i need to fish more for smallies

[Imavol]

Nice fish, congratulations on your PB.

[dragon1]

Way to endure to reach your endeavor! Congrats and much praise for your release of this trophy fish...her progeny will thank you, as will the next generation of fishers!

[froteur]

congratulations!!!! i LUV smallies!!!!!!