How big is this smallmouth?

  • ted-merdan
    Posts: 1036
    August 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm #1289119

    Up trolling on Tuesday prior to getting pushed off the lake by weather… (bummer!) My father reeled in this smallmouth that was between 21.25 and 21.5″, we snapped a quick image and then released it. Didn’t take a weight as my scale needed batteries and was concerned about getting the fish back in the water. I have caught several 20-21″ smallies from ML and the Mississippi but none have had the girth and thickness as this one. It was like a platter with a mouth and tail .

    Educated estimates on how big? Largest smallie I have ever had my hands on and Dad has ever reeled in.

    Thanks!

    -ted

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    August 19, 2011 at 3:29 pm #989544

    Pushing 6 lbs would be my guess… Very nice

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
    Posts: 963
    August 19, 2011 at 3:40 pm #989545

    Quote:

    Pushing 6 lbs would be my guess… Very nice

    yep, that girls been eating very well!

    sodak
    Andover, MN
    Posts: 133
    August 19, 2011 at 4:07 pm #989553

    I had 21″er that weighed 6lb 3oz

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    August 19, 2011 at 4:11 pm #989555

    I have a 21.5 that is on the wall that is 6.85

    iacanoeguy
    Iowa - Franklin Co
    Posts: 277
    August 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm #989572

    I agree – 6+ for sure.

    wormdunker
    Posts: 582
    August 19, 2011 at 5:10 pm #989573

    A couple weeks ago my son and I both caught smallies that were 22 1/4″ Mine was 6.75 and his was just over 7 lbs. Usually 22″ smallies do not weigh as much as Largemouth of the same length but there are a few lakes this is the exception to that rule.

    Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    August 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm #989578

    My 21.5″ was 6lbs 8oz. That is one flawless looking fish. Very Nice!

    fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 11931
    August 19, 2011 at 6:20 pm #989586

    My guess is it would be near the 6 1/2 Lb. range give or take a Few OZ. Regardless it was one nice smallie – need to get me one of the those.

    STEVES
    New Richmond, Wi
    Posts: 724
    August 19, 2011 at 6:45 pm #989591

    How big…big enough for the frying pan… mmmmmmmmm

    grey-ghost
    AR-USA
    Posts: 82
    August 19, 2011 at 10:21 pm #989646

    I would say the fish is 6.5lbs +, the smiles priceless, great fish!!

    ted-merdan
    Posts: 1036
    August 23, 2011 at 2:04 am #990124

    Thanks Guys – sounds like a safe bet is 6+ pounds. First trip for dad out walleye fishing w/ me since June of 2009 due to Mom’s condition so we had a great day even if it was shortened.

    -ted

    Codger
    Posts: 8
    August 31, 2011 at 2:25 pm #992066

    You guys are nuts. 4.5 to 5 lbs max. Methinks you all need new scales. Here’s a fat 20.75 incher that weighed in at 4 lbs.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    September 1, 2011 at 7:54 pm #992426

    The other one is thicker throughout the whole body and is alot longer(me thinks you need a new tape) … + it is a Mille Lacs Fish which automatically makes it bigger and better looking I stand by my guess of close to 6 lbs. I caught a 20 1/2″ that weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz. on 2 different scales

    Will Roseberg
    Moderator
    Hanover, MN
    Posts: 2121
    September 1, 2011 at 8:44 pm #992443

    If we’re comparing photos we picked up a 22.25″ pre-spawn this spring pulling raps over shallow rocks that was shaped like a football that we estimated at 6.5-7#… comparing the two photos I’d guess that fish is pushing 6# if not over

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    September 2, 2011 at 12:30 am #992479

    Again, another Mille Lacs Beauty Not only are they thicker, they are alot prettier Nice one Malmo

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