The time is upon us to have the opportunity to handle BIG largemouth bass.
That would be about 6-7 pounds Northern strain and 13+ pounds Florida strain
or interbred hybrid, although the techniques should apply equally well to
smaller bass and other species.

As bass these sizes approach their species maximums, if you choose for them
to survive, special precautions should probably be taken. The people
probably with the most experience in proper care and handling of BIG bass is
the ShareLunker program of Texas' Freshwater Fisheries Center. Here is a
link to their 9 key points.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/inf...harelunker.htm


However their list is not complete. It is missing several related but very
import items that must be done.

1. As soon as your BIG bass is secured in an aerated environment and before
any pictures are taken, immediately proceed to the nearest lavatory, head,
restroom or facility and take care of business. The offensive odor will
eventually subside but teletale water marks in the crotch of your pants will
remain in the pictures forever!

2, Call your brother-in-law or close friend and tell them to immediately
purchase in your name just one lottery ticket - that's all you'll need.

3. Call your stock broker tell him to purchase in your account today every
stock he recommended.

No doubt this list needs additional refinement. Good luck!
John