Catch & Release (ALL BASS- Largemouth aka LMB / Wiper)

[VinePatrol]

ALL BASS are Catch and Release ONLY. LMB and Wipers.

Irvine Lake Catch and Release rules are readily displayed/viewable at the tackleshop, fishing cleaning stations, private boat launch and rental boat launch areas for you all to read/view.

We can check your livewells/ice-chests etc to see your limits/catches at anytime. Please abide by Irvine Lake fish limit rules (on your fishing stickers/passes worn), and release ALL BASS (Largemouth & Wipers) caught so they may be caught again by other fellow fisherman...the bigger, the funner to catch!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/chronicavenger/mitz30wiper_our50dayCRvinewiperday_.jpg

http://irvinelake.net/images/ap/wiper011.jpg
Wipers like this don't get this big by fisherman illegally keeping...



WIPER INFO
http://www.arkansasstripers.com/images/id-hybrid-bass.jpg


Wipers are a hybrid created by crossing striped bass with white bass, and as a result they have features of both. Wipers have a series of small dots that form horizontal stripes running lengthwise down the side that are intermediate between the well-defined stripes of striped bass and the dim stripes of white bass. The wiper’s stripes are more broken than those of the striped bass and when young, the stripes are faded, and juvenile wiper are easily confused with white bass.

Like striped bass, wipers have a parallel row of teeth on the tongue, while the white bass has a single, egg-shaped mass on the tongue.


LARGEMOUTH BASS (LMB aka Widemouth)


http://www.fishingtackle-lures.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Largemouth-Bass.jpg

http://irvinelake.net/images/ap/bass038.jpg

The largemouth is an olive green fish, marked by a series of dark, sometimes black, blotches forming a jagged horizontal stripe along each flank. The upper jaw (maxilla) of a largemouth bass extends beyond the rear margin of the orbit. In comparison to age a female bass is larger than a male. The largemouth is the largest of the black basses, reaching a maximum recorded overall length of 29.5 in/75 cm and a maximum recorded weight of 25 pounds 1 ounce (11.4 kg).The fish lives 16 years on average.


THANK YOU,

VinePatrol & STAFF

[VinePatrol]

Fri-Sunday 9/14-9/17 2012

Irvine Lake Water Temps: 77-80 degrees
Weather: Clear, abundant sunshine.
Lows to Highs: 68-102


:Cool: VP

[Ifishtoolittle]

Have wipers always been on the CPR list?

[Fish Dog]

hummm...pay us $22 and then re-stock the lake for us too....okaaaaaay

[Ifishtoolittle]

hummm...pay us $22 and then re-stock the lake for us too....okaaaaaay

Sure, do you want some Tiger trout with that too? I was just asking because I recall seeing some old Irvine pics of people holding wipers in front of the tackle shop.

[VinePatrol]

Have wipers always been on the CPR list? Eversince we stocked the Wipers last, they have been.

[VinePatrol]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/gregsWiper.jpg
Here's a shot of Greg Sowers sized Wiper caught & released, this pass weekend using a Rapala CD5

[VinePatrol]

http://irvinelake.net/users/tmp3/P1040036.JPG
here's a shot i got of Jonichi Nishizawa's C&R'd solid 8.10 early last week-

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/hzimara_photos3.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/hzimara_photos4.jpg
and a photo of the successful release back into the Vine
:Cool:

[oomicha3loo]

I don't get why its catch and release but yet we have to pay 22$ for entrance fee..and then 10$ for launch.

[tomah]

its probably catch n release because bass do not get stocked normally. everyone wants to have fun catching the big one :)

[Hitts0n]

Jimmy is God.............thats why !! =)

[VinePatrol]

I don't get why its catch and release but yet we have to pay 22$ for entrance fee..and then 10$ for launch.

In short Irvine Lake's Largemouth Bass (LMB/Bucketmouths) are a gamefish that are NOT STOCKED, like some of our other fish. Thus resulting LMB's Catch and Release ONLY policy (Both Species - LMB and Wipers) .

Keeping these fish will thin the population ending in NO MORE BIG ONES, or worse.. No BASS, and less fishing/catching. If you catch or see someone catching, please release or ask them to release. Otherwise we'd be happy to help C&R them for you

:Cool:

[snslarison]

I did see a guy with a LMB on a stringer about two weeks ago on trout island. In these cases should I call the tackle shop and report them? Just want to know for future reference.

[VinePatrol]

You can always call the tackleshop for anything that concerns the Lake (including fishermen keeping LMB or Wipers unknowlingly). We will happily let fishermen know the rules and regulations on Irvine's Catch & Release polices... 714-649 9111 xt 1

[VinePatrol]

May-June

Some quality Wipers and Bass being caught & released lately...With Night fishing coming around the corner, there should be some solid fishing~

http://irvinelake.net/images/ap/wiper013.jpg
Marty with a solid Wiper- c&r'd

[whopperstopper]

here's some pics of my lmb picked fresh off the "vine"

[VinePatrol]

nice job whopperstopper!

heres another growing Vine Wiper caught and released by James Anna. James tells us that he fought and landed it on 6lb test-well done!
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/kewlshots_1.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Here's a solid 6lb Wiper- caught and released (to be fought by another lucky angler later) by Phil Hildebrandt

http://irvinelake.net/users/tmp3/Phil.jpg

[VinePatrol]

The Bass bite at the Vine has been going well- here are a few shots that verify it!

Bill "Fish" of Huntington Beach shows his 5.7lb
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/billfish_lmb_kewlyone.jpg

Bills friend also of Huntington Beach "double fisting" (no not beer... :LOL:) his solid LMB's
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/billfish_lmb_kewly.jpg

[fish-o-haulic]

surprisingly as much as i striper fish i dont know jack about wipers, do you catch them on striper stuff or lmb stuff.

[VinePatrol]

Notable catches of the week...this week temperatures cooled down, but the bite didn't... saw alot of healthy Bass and even a few wipers being caught and released...

Bill again showing a solid 4.5lb Irvine LMB
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/billfish_vinepatrol.jpg

One of Irvine Lake's featured guide Don Spencer with a 7.4lb Wiper
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/donjuan_vinepatrol.jpg

see updated Irvine Lake weather/water temperatures on the 1st page

[VinePatrol]

surprisingly as much as i striper fish i dont know jack about wipers, do you catch them on striper stuff or lmb stuff.

*Wipers will definately hit topwater similar to the Striped Bass. Wipers will hit similar LMB gear like crankbaits, jigs and will eat bait. Fishermen, just be sure to catch, photo & release all of our LMB and Wipers so others will enjoy a similar fight in future! (please see initial post on pg1 for C&R)

[VinePatrol]

With the Vine's Bass bite going well, here are some more shots from this week!


http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/zz-irvine_kewly.jpg
Bills friend landing a 6.5lbr

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/100_0519.jpg
Terry Peacock with his 11.0lb (rt side). Also pictured, Irvine local Bob Mitchell with his 6.8 lbr

[VinePatrol]

The Bass bite at the Vine is just solid, specially the night bite.

James Smiley of Diamond Bar/BPS lands a 6.8lb
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/P1040639-1.jpg

Bryan again with another 7lbr
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/RainbowTrout.jpg

Bryan Yamane of Cerritos and Young Kim...largest was 7lbs (Must be the hat)!
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/P1040642.jpg

[guide]

3267132672here is a couple wipers from this year

[vicioustattoo]

What happens if I hook a bass and it dies? Do I dump it in the lake dead?

[VinePatrol]

What happens if I hook a bass and it dies? Do I dump it in the lake dead?

Largemouth Bass when caught using lures/bait rarely ever die (unless kept in livewells for a long time- And there's no need to do that here at the Vine). If a Bass/Wiper are "gutt hooked" cut the line and release it, the hooks will rust out in a period of time.

[VinePatrol]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/imagejpeg_0.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Even with the cooler temperatures coming to the Lake, Bill Nelson still scores a nice Irvine Lake Largemouth! Caught on a Texas Rig setup

http://yfrog.com/h8db3zjj:iphone

[VinePatrol]

Steve Garcia of Anaheim proudly displays this 9.6lb Largemouth Bass, drop shotting a Margarita Mutilater Roboworm!
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/Steve%20Garcia%209.6_large.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Steven Hathaway with this solid 8lb Wiper, baiting down. Wiper was safely released to grow and fight another day!
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/Hooks_large.JPG

[VinePatrol]

With loads being caught and released, here is Jeremiah Dietrich rep of Rapala showing one of his many dozens caught with fellow angler Ryan Blackmun of Daiwa (whom also shared in the dozens C&R'd this day!).

http://yfrog.com/odx46ojj:iphone

[JigStop]

What is the limit on crappie? Still 5?

[VinePatrol]

JigStop, 5 is the limit for all fish- Crappie you may cull.


http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/bigbassjimmy.jpg
Jimmy Getty of Silverado caught and released this 10.6 LMB on a 8in Huddelston Deluxe Swimbait in Boat Dock Cove

[VinePatrol]

http://yfrog.com/kgx47gcoj:iphone
Lil Justin and older brother Steven, had to show big brother Seth Mostero how to slay the Bass!

http://yfrog.com/gzqfkiydj:iphone
Lil Justin Mostero with his "Monster-Bass" in his shoes!

[guide]

seth you got punked. the look like you


http://yfrog.com/kgx47gcoj:iphone
Lil Justin and older brother Steven, had to show big brother Seth Mostero how to slay the Bass!

http://yfrog.com/gzqfkiydj:iphone
Lil Justin Mostero with his "Monster-Bass" in his shoes!

[VinePatrol]

Whit Curry with an 11.4lb Bass- his PB at Irvine using a Maniac Minnow!
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/whit.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Steve aka "hooks" with his double trouble Wiper- Caught and Released!
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/P1050523_large.JPG

[VinePatrol]

Local Bass Guide, Donny Spencer with a solid 9lb Largemouth. He was fishing a dart head when the 9lbr hit his setup...

http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/donny9lbbass_hz_large.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Randy Aamot of NB with a 7.4lb LMB from the Santiago Flats. Randy safely released his fish after the quick photo.

http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/P1050656_large.JPG

[VinePatrol]

The Dynamic Duo of Chris "Trollmeister" Hagopian, and Terry "Pontoon" Lairson shared a great Wiper bite! The two landed limits and released them.


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm200/TeamTrolltoon/12-06-09%20Irvine/IMG_0665.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm200/TeamTrolltoon/12-06-09%20Irvine/IMG_0671.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Another Big "Bucket Mouth" hits the scales!
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/MEDIA4IRVINELAKE/joeydknienhuis1114.jpg
Joey "DK" Neinhuis of Newport Beach caught this 11.14lb Largmouth Bass while fishing a Texas rigged 13in Uptons Customs Plastic Worm...Congrats!

[VinePatrol]

David Barron fishing with local guide Don Spencer with a nice Irvine Lake LMB C&R'd!
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/100_0708.jpg

[UrbanBassER55]

Wow. What a bunch of amazing bass and wipers. Havnt went to Irvine since i was a kid . And not for Bass Fishing . Just trout. I might take a trip soon.

Great thread. and Good job on the C&R. keep it up . One day they will pull a 20 + outta there.

[VinePatrol]

UrbanBass- we try to put up all the sized LMB/Wipers that are C&R'd/photo'd here at the lake..alot of solid LMB coming out of the lake this year!

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Here's another solid Irvine Lake Largemouth Bass taken by Seth Mostero of Ireland. I took this photo after we weighed in at the scales...8.8lbs and was taken on a "popper". Seth fished in the morning before work to land this heffer
https://yfrog.com/oehhlhoej:iphone

[whopperstopper]

Way to go seth of Ireland...lol... I fished Sat night... with Big Ole Barry....It was Pretty good I got about 15 fish to 4lbs all big wormin and Barry caught a few on the "Rat" .....I'm thinkin Thurs night's gonna be good

[VinePatrol]

whopperstopper- Seth said Ireland and a few other places :Cool:...-he's an international star that can be visited at the local tackleshop down the hill (Longfin Tackle)

ALL: Send your Fish/Bass Pics to vinepatrol@gmail.com and irvinelake@aol.com- we'll put your prized catches/photos up online or on our website/twitter/facebook!

[VinePatrol]

Johhny B from Team Seeker did well at night, here's one of their nice LMBs!
https://yfrog.com/kgfpfdvj:iphone

[VinePatrol]

Here's Jimmy Getty showing/landing a sweet looking LMBass just before starting work...must be nice!
https://yfrog.com/nu4ngwhmj:iphone

[DockRat]

With your C&R LMB rule I'm surprised that more DD's are caught.
With all the trout and other things to eat, why don't more DD's show ?
DR

[VinePatrol]

Bryan Yamane of Daiwa caught and released this chunky 5.0lb Largemouth Bass while Carolina rigging some offshore structure
-JGetty
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/Bryan%20Yamane_large.jpg

[VinePatrol]

Another Giant Bass hits the scales this past weekend/night fishing at Irvine Lake. Ryan Zimmerman checks in this 9.6lb Largemouth Bass he caught while fishing a Zoom Brush Hog at the West Shore. This fish was released after the photograph. -JGetty

http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/P1050817_large.JPG

[VinePatrol]

Joe Nuinhuis of Costa Mesa with yet another Trophy Largemouth Bass from Irvine Lake. This pig went 9.01 and was caught using a deep diving crankbait. -Staff
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/Joe%20Nuinhuis%209.01_large.jpg

[Jig-Guy]

Cool post & pictures. The cpr rule is a good idea so that you do not have a lake with no nice fish in it. My largest LMB 14 pound 13 onces cpr at lake Isabella. CPR rules! imho.

[VinePatrol]

Cool post & pictures. The cpr rule is a good idea so that you do not have a lake with no nice fish in it. My largest LMB 14 pound 13 onces cpr at lake Isabella. CPR rules! imho.Thanks Jig-Guy we agree as well with this post/C&R. Not all that come to Bass fish Irvine Lake (local/non) share/show their successful catches, and or DD's. But, the fishermen that do share their success are posted here and on our website (www.Irvinelake.net)

-hz/vp

[EbonBetta]

This leaves me with a question.....if the lake does not stock more lmb them does this not mean many large fish eating the year of young bass. wont this lead to some problem down the road ??

[VinePatrol]

Here's one of our lake locals Martin Wall, with another "Fine-Vine" LMB. He was fishing Bass Trix custom poured plastics when he landed this one out of many.
https://yfrog.com/oe4vatryj:iphone

[etucker1959]

With your C&R LMB rule I'm surprised that more DD's are caught.
With all the trout and other things to eat, why don't more DD's show ?
DR

Let me take a shot at this one. What is the LMB population at Irvine lake? I heard an estimate one time and couldn't believe it, Vine patrol what's your estimate? If you don't know just say so. Secondly what strain of bass are in Irvine? If you don't know say so. We'll wait for the answers and then continue the discussion.

[VinePatrol]

Without shocking the water (accurate counts of species/fish) its nearly impossible to estimate the Largemouth Bass population at Irvine. But, with spawn seasons passed, the changing size/depth of lake, shad/fry and amount of anglers successfully fishing Bass at the lake, its clear to say that Irvine has a solid population that "keeps on growing". For the seasoned Bass fishermen with assorted amounts of Bass tackle, there is no limit of catch and releases here. Most especially when the bite is on. This year alone good to excellent days and reports of 10-30+ LMB catch & releases have been shared/confirmed in the tackleshop and on the water. There are 2 strains of Largemouth Bass, Northern and Florida- we have the Florida. Vineassist/Jimmy can confirm

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This C&R picture/post was started to show/share the lake rules and memorable LMB catches for anglers and visitors.

For further info please contact us directly at the tackleshop 714 649 9111 ext 1 - A good portion of our staff are dedicated Bass Fishermen and have fished it regularly since little kids- Like the new generation of kids that are starting to fish it now. Also, there are seasoned fishermen/professional guides (Bass, Trout, Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill or other) working at the lake/tackleshop daily that can readilly answer or assist you to the latest fishing at the lake.


VP/hkz

[VinePatrol]

Jose Mendoza from Riverside fished the night for this double fisted FAT Vine Bass, caught on a 4" Roboworm. The Bass was kicking up a storm during the photo's, right before it was released to fight another day...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2_8vxtCQAAlciH.jpg

[VineAssist]

There are techniqually three species of Largemouth Bass in Irvine Lake currently. There are the Northern Stain Largemouth, Pure Florida Strain Largemouth Bass, and a Hybrid of the two. Over the years you will get more Hybrids of Florida/Northern Strains due to the gene pool being mixed during spawning. Also we have a very healthy population of Bass on top of other fish in the lake. There really is no need to due a shock survey at this point. There is plenty of baitfish (shad/silversides/fry/sculpin and others) in the lake as well. Irvine Lake is probably one of the most underrated Bass fisherys in the state! Trust me I have fished a lot of the big ones in the state and their is a reason I choose to stay close to home and fish here when I get a chance.
Jimmy

[VineAssist]

And to answer the person who asked about stocking Largemouth Bass.

Our fish spawn in the lake so they naturally reproduce and replenish there are own population. Stocking Largemouth Bass is very expensive, we stocked Bass about 10 yrs ago and even back then it was astronomical. If a deal did come along where we could buy some F1 Florida Largemouth Bass for a steal we would defintley look into it.

[whopperstopper]

What's F1 florida largmouth? where can i get a hold of some of those....do I need my medical card.... LOl

[VinePatrol]

Just call him "Wipermando"! Ronson Smothers pictured here with a healthy 7.8lb Wiper, Ronson came up and weighed the fish got a photograph and released the Wiper to fight another day. -JGetty
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/P1050852(1)_large.JPG

[Steve Carson]

The "F-1" largemouth are "pure" Florida-strain fish; in general, these are the fish that get to the absolute biggest size [incl. WR fish], especially when they have lots of trout to eat. Once the "pure" strain becomes mixed with Northern strain, or even mixed with "F-2's" [50/50 Fla/northern], they still get nice and big, but you don't see the giants over 19 pounds. There is no doubt in my mind that there is an 18-pounder [or 3] lurking in Irvine, but the [relatively] few anglers throwing the big swimbaits, and only moderate number of good sight-fishing opportunities during the spawn means that a lot of luck will be involved in catching it.

[VineAssist]

Thank you for the response Steve. And i know of at least three fish that myself and a few freinds saw that probably would have eclipsed the Lake Record. And what is this big swimbait stuff. They do not eat that here! Dont throw it! HAHAHAHA!! Kidding of course. Hopefully the record will fall here soon.

[smokehound]

What is Irvine lake's record size for shellcrackers?

[Steve Carson]

What is Irvine lake's record size for shellcrackers?




The record is 2.2 pounds, caught 5/31/05; [technically called redear sunfish].

[VinePatrol]

Bradley Schweit, Editor from Western Outdoor News (WON) lands a solid Irvine Lake Bass 8.5lb beaut right before this latest storm yesterday.
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/IMG_0550_large.jpg

Mike Folkestad of Orange, fishing with B. Schweit, was recently elected to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, landed this 8.0lb Largemouth Bass while fishing in the Sanitago Flats. Mike was dropshotting a 4in Roboworm in his namesake Folkstad Special.
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/Mike%20Folkestad_large.jpg

[allIdoIsfish]

Ill be taking the boat out to irvine for the first time tomorrow morning, to do some bass fishing cause puddingstone isnt too good right now.

I was just wondering if the staff could give some insight on where my best odds are on getting some LMB, and how the bite is?

Thanks in advance,
Victor

[VinePatrol]

aidif-

Staff here is always helpful- just come into the tackleshop, to ask whats been working- or visit the Irvine Lake Facebook/Twitter/Website for the weekly fish reports! www.IrvineLake.net (just click the Facebook or Twitter logo)

[HawgZWylde]

Gotta hand it to Mike, not too many folks can finesse a fat pig out of a salad bar like that without breaking off. Kudos to both for stick'n the hawgs...

[VinePatrol]

some early winter FATTIES
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A89yRDPCQAA_km2.jpg:large

[VinePatrol]

Tyler Prince with a nice LMB right before the storm...
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-AIwYjCIAAdbB_.jpg:large

[whopperstopper]

Tyler's a dousche LOL

[VinePatrol]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/206119_464054746964087_1571821283_n.jpg
here's a solid 10lb Bass landed by "BentRod" using a drop shot Margurita

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?69735-10-lbs-off-fence-with-drop-shot-Margurita

[VinePatrol]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCQ7XbdCAAEYw7E.jpg
Bob Munson from Lakewood fishing for the first time with his friend landed this10.14lb Beauty caught on a jig in the Flats.

[VinePatrol]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/r270/563826_506454282724133_432818045_n.jpg
Kent Smith of Long Beach nailed this 11.33lb Largemouth Bass while fishing in the Saintiago Flats. The fish was released after the photograph was taken...congrats! - hkz

[VinePatrol]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/388488_393143577450101_1855746217_n.jpg
An "after work special" green bass for Team BK's Hubert "Kewly" Zimara

[DMS]

Just a question out of curiosity... since some of the photos look to have multiple fish and/or are taken at the dock, does the lake permit the fish to be held in a livewell for a photo and then released? In other words, do they allow these fish to be handled like a bass tourney if someone has a good livewell and releases them later? Or is that not considered appropriate? Of course, the best for the fish is right back in the water, especially if caught deep, so they can get back down with minimal handling. I think a lot of the LMB's do OK, but doubt the wipers would tolerate that sort of handling.
Also, anyone else catching more baby stripers (or wipers???) lately?

[hookerz]

I think a lot of the LMB's do OK, but doubt the wipers would tolerate that sort of handling.
Also, anyone else catching more baby stripers (or wipers???) lately?

How many wipers have you caught?
Just Curious.

[VinePatrol]

Colin Sarfeh from Pelagic/Bass King Clothing checks in with a solid Bass caught on plastics. The Bass was released after the photo was taken.
http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/colinsbass_kfgsfishing_large.jpg

[VinePatrol]

http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/2013-06-26_09-50-42_452_large.jpg
John Plymyer Los Alamitos with a HEALTHY 9.60 lbs LMB Texas rigged Senko! Way to go-!

[flybynight]

When r they gonna make us throw our catfish back ?

[VinePatrol]

NIGHT fishing...Ya never know what you're gona catch on the end of your line! Here Travis Bradley from Riverside lands a 10lb Wiper caught on a homemade lure! wtg fellas~http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/travis_kfgsfishing_large.jpg
fish was released after the photo was taken e.hagen

[bassmeister]

What a pig.

[VinePatrol]

What a pig.

bassmeister, indeed!! There have been a few that haven't been photo'd as well but have been reported to the tackleshop.

FISHERMEN/WOMEN If you can't bring your Bass (lmb or wiper) to the tackleshop please take a photo with a cel phone or camera and provide your information to us @ the tackleshop: fullname, city, phone # etc.

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http://cp.inkrefuge.com/images/recentcatches/GEDC0061_large.JPG
Chris Mason of OC with a 7.385lb Largemouth Bass that was caught during the last CSULB Bass Contest....in boat dock cove.

[VinePatrol]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/r90/1012231_552572148112346_226697851_n.jpg
Alex Kim of Hunigton Beach is pictured here with a 11.33lb Largemouth Bass he caught while fishing the swimbaitunderground.com tournament.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/555008_557037147665846_2007407436_n.jpg
Matt S of Santa Ana nailed this nice 7.7lb Largemouth Bass and was released after the photograph.

photos by J.Getty

[VinePatrol]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BShR-I7CAAEFsbl.jpg
Branden Hoffman of Costa Mesa with a hefty Irvine Lake Largemouth he caught on a top water lure. (The Bass was later relased after the photo was taken)

[VinePatrol]

Kent Smith of Long Beach with a Winter TOAD! 11.26lb Bass caught weighed and released to fight another day~ Congrats!
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/kent1126_kewlshotsphoto2_zpscd5ff899.jpg

for good measure... 27" length by 15"girth
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/Irvine_Lake/kents26x17_kewlshotsimage_zps4bdcad88.jpeg










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