Class of 2014

Going by rough calculations a 5lb bass should be around 10 years old, and following this late seasons flurry there appears to be class of 2014 around now. Last night’s trip, I hooked and landed a really hard fighting bass of around 5.5lb.

Arrived at my spot fours before high and over the next four hours missed a lovely slow run and a couple of aborted type attempts. However, dead on high I'm standing next to the water’s edge wondering how the forecast could be so wrong, as the wind had really picked up, when I felt a lovely knock and braid suddenly run across my finger.

The run was fast, almost schoolie like, but when I connected it definitely wasn't a small bass. A really strong fish ran parallel to the shoreline trying its best to take line. On one occasion, after another really determined line taking run, I started to think I had hooked something really good, so I was surprised after a battle with the undertow, when I saw my prize waiting to be beached.

 

As mentioned earlier she measured 23" to the fork so a good 5lb+ in my opinion. She looked so much bigger and have to admit I measured her three times just to make sure. I caught another bass at 4lb roughly 20 mins later, and that was it. A wonderful night, full of amazing memories that I won't ever forget. 

Can't wait for the class reunion in another ten years!