Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/13/2007 8:48:54 PM

that's a good one launmower 12. let me know if you caught it this year. if so, you make our top 10 list! <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/13/2007 10:18:44 PM

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Originally posted by Hawg Bass Assassin:
Paul ? for you {Hawg}- Brother.
I looked at your pictures in that bass site you told me about.It seem you to have caught a 14.2 lb Hawg Bass Right? Is this True-- Tenn State record would be @ over 14.8 right? Cause Okla is @ 14.8 to! That would meen we both missed a State Record Fish by just 5 oz!! <!--graemlin::(-->

What is your personal best Paul?

Mine is 15 lb / 30 " long / Girth 24"
Caught in California @ Lake Castaic
Bait:Mudpuppy

I had and still might have: A lake record-- @ 12lb on 4 lb test,Bait Green French Fry worm, Lake Eastmen CA this was the I.G.F.A.--> Fish.

I have caught over 20 double digit Hawg Bass From California, & 2 Here in Oklahoma and look'n for #3 as we speak.

I hope & pretty much know the next {Tennesse State Record}- will go to you Paul.I'll be wait'n for the story and the pictures.
Keep on Rip'n Lip my friend.

Craig

Originally posted by: Scott Randall on 6/13/2007 10:30:09 PM

I, for one, can't wait for Craig to get his butt back here to CA so I can soak up his bass'n knowledge. It's apparent that I have little difficulty in boating 4# + bass here in CA, but that double digit momma just wants to keep eluding me. I fish Eastman often, and I know there's big ones in there. I've only fished Hensley once, didn't do well, but just figured it was the weather or something (yea, that's right, the weather <!--graemlin::rolleyes:-->). I'll be watching your posts, Craig.

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/14/2007 5:49:09 AM

Paul, Thanks Bro, I ment 14 lb 2 oz sorry for the confusion -much appreciated compliment. <!--graemlin:;)-->

Scott,I'll be back in CA next year somehow someway--You'll know Hensley & Eastmen Like the back of hand before I leave & maybe few others.

Keep on Rip'n Lip.Ya' All

H.B.A.

Originally posted by: launmower12 on 6/14/2007 1:42:47 PM

jignpig i caught this bass last weekend

Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/14/2007 2:03:42 PM

launmower 12- congratulations on your great catch. you are now on the top 10 list and a member of the four pound plus club. keep 'em comin'.

Originally posted by: dsaavedra on 6/14/2007 2:21:15 PM

got out to walmart and bought some lunker plastics. i got a 10pk of 10" culprits in tequilla shad color. hopefully the lunkers in my ponds are alcoholics!!!<!--graemlin::p--><!--graemlin::p--><!--graemlin::p--> i also picked up a bottle of spray on scent/attractant. i sprayd it in the bag of plastics and rubbed it all in. hopefully i can get another biggun on sunday when i go back to my fav. big bass producer ponds.

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/14/2007 3:04:42 PM

Alright everyone time to discuss: (The Mind Set of Lunker Fish'n).
My {Hawg Bass Brother}--> Paul <-- has asked me to discuss this with ya'all.

[1] Figure on spending a lot of time not catch'n fish,Why you ask.Time for you to switch your fishing methods.
You are going to be fish'n now for nothing but HAWG's!!!
[2]Most states, have a place or several places that hold large Bass.Weather it be a lake,river,stream or creek.
Example: California-- Castaic Lake--This lake has some huge large mouth bass,Why they get so big ?,They eat 1 lb Rainbow Trout, CA DFG stocks 14-15" Rainbows in this lake in hopes that the Bass wount eat them all, before the Anglers get to catch um. Inhenses the Castaic Lure-- huge baits for huge fish! 12"-15" swim baits that weigh up to 10oz.----More on this soon--Moving on.
[3]Lure & Bait choises for Lunkers,Crawdads,Mudpuppys,Salomandors,Shinners,Blue-Gill,Crappie--Etc.
1st, Look at where you are fishing,Take these into consideration--Food forage (Natural) to the aera you fish.
Water color, structure in the water example:Rocks,Dead Timber. These all play a major roll into catching huge Bass.
2nd,Water color:The darkier the water color the darkier the bait or lure color!The clearier the water the lightier the color bait or lure.

I will be back to discuss Part 2 of {Mind set of Lunker fishing} soon <!--graemlin:;)-->

Hawg Bass Assassin,
A.K.A. Craig

Originally posted by: dsaavedra on 6/14/2007 3:14:47 PM

thanks for the info craig!!!! i wish i had some advice but im here to learn...cuz ive only caught one lunker.

Originally posted by: Frogfish on 6/14/2007 3:54:51 PM

I caught a nice 18" on a gill. It had a girth of 14", and weighed a flat 5 lbs. It was a strong fish, and heavy!
It put a good fight on a 3 wt. fly rod.

They love gills around here! All my lunkers come on the gills ranging from 3-6"

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/14/2007 7:01:40 PM

David you are welcome for the info.

Craig

Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/15/2007 12:53:18 PM

when didja catch that one frogfish?

Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/15/2007 1:07:56 PM

great post craig. thanks a lot. when craig talks lunkers, i listen! hope y'all do too. he has caught more and bigger than me by far. i'm lookin' forward to part 2. i have been pretty busy lately, not much time to be on the bb. anyway, i'll be postin' a little somthin' soon too hopefully. think i'll call it "the formula for lunker success". yes, believe it or not there is one, or at least i think there is. until next time. keep postin' those bigguns.

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/15/2007 2:20:13 PM

Paul,Thanks Bro.
Ya need to get out and Rip some Lip my Man!! <!--graemlin:;)-->

I'll get part 2 up soon, but I to Got to go Rip some Lip Today myself!! The fish are all piled up down here in the creek got to go.

Craig

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/15/2007 5:56:19 PM

I'm BACK.
Got home just alittle while ago.
Did it #3 Double Digit for Oklahoma.
10 lb 1 oz / 25" long
Lure:10" Culprit-Color Blue Shad
Hook:Owner 5/0 Hawg Hook
Fish'n line:Cajun Red 14 lb Test
Angler: Craig B--Hawg Bass Assassin

Here are 2 pic's.

Paul-Thanks Bro for the great advise <!--graemlin:;)-->,Did what you said And stuck with it! Look @ this sweet Hawg Bass. <!--graemlin::eek:--> <!--graemlin::D--> H.B.A.

Originally posted by: dsaavedra on 6/15/2007 6:11:53 PM

oooo boy! i cant wait till sunday so i can put this challenge to the test. i'll be fishing a 10" culprit tequilla shad texas rigged weightless. ive seen alot of bigguns come out of that pond so i CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!<!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D--><!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/15/2007 6:19:59 PM

David, best to ya this weekend.

Sorry the pic's were so small.

Paul_ I dedicate my #3 Double Digit Oklahoma Hawg Bass to you Bro.Thanks for changing up my fish'n <!--graemlin:;)-->.
I'm re-think'n on Big Baits now here in the creek!!!

Craig

Originally posted by: Frogfish on 6/15/2007 6:51:41 PM

Paul, I caught that two days ago.

Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/15/2007 7:10:21 PM

frogfish - that's great man. welcome to this thread. you are now a member of the four pound club. congratulations. i think that fish will make our top ten. i'll try to re-do the list soon. y'all are catchin' 'em so fast it's hard to keep up. keep 'em comin'.

Originally posted by: jignpig on 6/15/2007 7:17:01 PM

david - try to contain yourself man. you're gonna be so hyped that you break those lunkers' jaws this weekend or jerk 'em plum over your head on the hookset. <!--graemlin::D-->. seriously though my young friend, i'm pullin' for ya. your enthusiasm is so cool. it's nice to have you on this thread. you're gonna do it this weekend - i just know it! good luck!