Folsom 6lb 7oz Spotted Bass

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Bobby Burgess
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Folsom 6lb 7oz Spotted Bass

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I caught this 6 pound 7 ounce spotted bass last Saturday with a friend present to admire this beauty. She fell for a jig in @ 15 feet of water around 12noon. How would I go about getting a replica made up? I didn't measure her but I weighed her and took pictures obviously but I didn't measure her. I released this beauty back into the water so that she could have babies to grow up and be like her one day.

6lb 7oz Spot
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Thats a Toad Spot !! WTG I miss fishing Folsom :( Still looking myself for a good replica for my Folsom fish.

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Hi Danny,

Thanks for the comment. That fish was for me a fish of a life time. If she were spawning I would guess she would be closer to 8+ pounds. You are the only one that has posted a comment. Most guys/gals are just looking for maybe a possible location so that they can fish the area. I must confess however that I did not catch the fish where the pic was taken. Besides there are a lot of big bass on this lake you just have to put your time in. Yeah Danny, I have found a place that can create me a replica yet but hopefully soon. Take care buddy....

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I lived in NorCal for 40 years and Folsom was my home lake,I'm living in Central FL now.. Folsom I think has the potenial to produce a record spot, yours was a great fish and a trophy by any standards. Let me know how your replica turns out like I said I'm still looking to get my 14.6 Folsom LM done. Here's a couple of spots from Folsom that I caught......

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Hi Danny,

Those are a couple of nice spots you have there. I didn't proof read my last message. I meant that I have not found anybody to make a replica of my fish yet but I am still searching. I will let you know as soon as I find someone and have it made. Until then my friend - tight lines.

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Nice fish!! I always practice the "throw 'em in the well and take a picture at the next spot" on Folsom. Glad to see I'm not the only one, haha...

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that is a great looking fish, thanx for the post an pics. i need to get out there an try my luck, whats the water temp rite now?
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That specific day water temps were 49.7 to 50 degress.
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Thanx, is that your best at folsom?
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Yes that is my best. I have caught a few 5 to 5 1/2 pound largemouths on Folsom and a few 4+ lb spots but yes this is by far my best. I do know that this lake holds larger Spotted Bass. I went out to Oroville last saturday and I didn't even get bit. The week before went to Bullards and caught two 6inch bass, which is nothing to write home about. I guess what I am saying is some days are terrible and some days are fantastic. I guess that's why it is called "fishing" and not "catching". LOL.

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I heard that,glad to hear you got your best there is prob been time ha,way to go.
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Hi Fishing Freak,

Let me rephase that last comment that I made. This is my largest Spotted Bass that I have ever caught. My personal best are a pair of 8 pound Largemouths. One on the Delta and one on Amador but an 8 lb largie is nothing compared to that 6+ pound spot that I stuck on Folsom. Yes, time on the water is what really counts. It helps you figure things out a little better as well as building confidence. Thanks for all of your comments. Tight lines.

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I have only been out one other time since I caught this nice Spot. I hear the bite is tough right now. Tight lines


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for your question in regards to having a replica made..

replicas are hard to duplicate unless you have the required measurements (eg. length, girth, maybe weight)..

with these measurements, a taxidermist, can then try and find a body..etc etc..

pictures..i learned.. are only good to have for the last stages where coloring is involved..the more the better..i prefer to have my fish actually look like the one i caught.

most taxidermist will think they know bass and try to replicate the bass pattern..not your actual bass..this is also a vital part of how the finished product will look like.

taxidermy is expensive..shop around and really look at their fine details and work..i have yet to find a good taxidermist in CA..the best ive seen was in MT and it was dirt cheap compared to these prices in CA...

hope this helps..

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