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The Hosses
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03/29/1997
11.48 lbs.
 Yes, this is the biggest bass I have ever caught! It was Easter weekend. I did not have anything planned so I packed up and went to Amistad for the weekend. The lake was empty. I went all the way up to marker 17 to fish hog island. Some fish were still on beds, but most were in a post spawn pattern. I started throwing a carolina rigged 3" power craw, with a hair jig hook. It was a unique set up, almost as unique as an 11 pounder! I fished for about 15 minutes before I saw the fish. I was fishing in 7 ft of crystal clear water with spotted hydrilla on the bottom. When the lure was close enough, I could see this huge fish follow my rig with each pull. On the third pull while I could see her, she ate it. I immediately dropped the tip and set into her. She fought valiently, and I lipped her after she was worn out. I yelled 'WHOOOOP' at the top of my lungs. Not a person in sight. I did not realize how big she was until I turned her sideways and saw her girth. I threw her in the livewell and went straight into Anglers Lodge to have her weighed. I could not believe the size of her!
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