RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs,
brian,
May 08th 2003, #1
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theblankslate,
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CJ,
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swimbait,
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woodsac,
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DoubleTrouble,
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brian,
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Chris,
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Bigreenjobass,
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swimbait,
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Bigreenjobass,
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BAMF,
May 09th 2003, #7
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woodsac,
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jesse,
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jeremiahr,
Oct 05th 2005, #17
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swimbait,
Oct 05th 2005, #18
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jeremiahr,
Oct 05th 2005, #19
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Bigreenjobass,
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woodsac | Thu May-08-03 02:33 PM |
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#2779, "RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs"
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Maybe Capt. G will read this and give us a little info? Maybe...what do you say Capt. G? You out there?
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Chris | Tue Dec-16-03 01:46 AM |
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#3429, "RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs"
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Jeremyfisher | Tue Dec-16-03 01:57 PM |
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#3433, "RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs"
In response to Reply # 15
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Oh okay, now I understand! I wasn't sure what was going on there for a second.
As for that bait, that would be awesome if you could post a picture. The only reason I am inquiring about it, is because I thought it was an awesome idea to drop-shot smaller sized swimbaits. I remember a time this last summer, where these big fish were in this channel that swung right by the bank, and every once in awhile a bunch of them would follow one of my swimbaits in. But the problem was, I couldn't present the swimbait the way I wanted to. You couldn't cast PAST the place where they were holding. I was thinking when I read this, that dropping that dropshot swimbait on top of those fish might be a really good idea!
Just thought it was a good idea, but your point is well taken about it being a bed fish. But there are certain situations, where you KNOW fish are there, you just need to taunt them. That's when I think that idea might work.
Thanks for clearing everything up! :-)
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BAMF | Fri May-09-03 04:54 AM |
Member since May 04th 2003
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#2785, "RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs"
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Since there seems to be a lot of interest in this fish, I will give you all the straight dope. I sent the pic to my buddy Rob, which came from Lure News, Japan, a publication I frequently write for and appear in. The pic is snipped not to hide the spot it was caught, but rather to fit my scanner (it is a scanned image, almost 3 megs). I have other photos, but do not have the rights to use them yet, so you will have to wait for the USA version that will come out soon. The details, straight from the trophy hunter who caught the fish, MR. Shimada: Fish: Largemouth Black Bass Florida Hybrid, 8,620 grams, 19.4 pounds Location: Ikehara Dam, Bingo Arm (there are four major arms) Rod: 7.4 ft. Evergreen Reel: Shimano Antares Line: 25 pound Rig: heavy down shot rig (4/0 hook, 3/4 oz. sinker) Lure: Optimum 4 inch This was a sight fish. Mr. Shimada also caught several more fish over 10 pounds the same week, all sight fishing. Notes: Ikehara has been kicking out quality fish recently, and my customer, Mr. Nakumura, also a trophy hunter, caught the # 2 Japan fish exactly one week after the 19.4 pound monster. His fish was certified at 16.54 pounds. Way to go, guys. These guys belong to a loose trophy hunting club called "Marukin". They sight fish, and catch dozens of double 'Ds' and teeners every year. They do not pitch on any site fish unless it is over 10 pounds. Serious to the max. All fish, including the Japan record 19.4 were successfully released. I do not want to get into politics, but the Japanese gov. did not impose a 'catch and kill' policy. There are some lakes, less than .01 % (a tenth of one percent) that have some limited restictions. Maybe I will address this topic in some of my seminars in the future in the USA, as there seems to be a lot of interest/concern/mis-information. Sorry for the crappy English, I am used to writing and speaking in Japanese. Guess this boy from Cali has been in the land of the rising sun too long (going on 14 years). Capt. G, doin it G-Style bamf
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woodsac | Fri May-09-03 05:50 AM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
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#2786, "RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs"
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Capt. G., thank you! Very impressive catch. I don't think the thought of drop shotting anything that heavy ever crossed my mind. (And I'm sure I won't be trying anytime soon)
Those guys are true sportsmen; glad to hear they released those big dogs so they have a chance to be caught again!
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swimbait | Wed Oct-05-05 06:35 PM |
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#7003, "RE: Japanese record bass - 19.4lbs"
In response to Reply # 17
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Jeremiah,
First of all, welcome to the site. I saw your post on the main board :)
Secondly, here's a link to the picture of the Japan record on the optimum baits website
http://www.optimumbait.com/
The last thing I need to ask is that you don't bump old posts to the top. It can be confusing for people who don't remember the old post, then see the post and think it's something new. Right now someone somewhere is going hmmm, new Japan record huh? So please, just reply to posts that are on the first page or so of the forum, and if you want to bring up and old topic, just make a new post.
thanks much,
-Rob
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