Even if that was the same bass being caught twice, the possibility that it is still swimming in Mashpee-Wakeby qualifies this as a trophy lake. Strike King jig. A highly predatory fish that will strike an assortment of artificial lures as well as natural bait. Biggest Bass Ever Caught. The big largemouth bass will rank as the second largest bass ever caught in the state of Oklahoma, barely missing the state-record mark by less than an ounce. Texas is third with 18.18 pounds, Mississippi at 18.15 pounds and Florida at 17.27 pounds. No fish caught from any hatchery or commercial put-and-take lake is eligible. Oh my god. Most are southern states where it is warmer and the growing season is longer. When Vonnie pulled it aboard, they were beside themselves. #goog-gt-tt {display:none !important;} Oklahomas new state record largemouth bass comes from a little lake that produced two records in a year, off a modified lure that is difficult to replicate and to an angler who wasnt really sure what he was doing. Bass will be looking to spawn, so shallow sandy or pea gravel flats will be the most likely place to find them. "It speaks to the quality of fishing we have in Oklahoma and also to the anglers who get out there and fish for them. Could an Oklahoma lake produce a 17, 18 or even 20 pound largemouth bass. These hybrids grow rapidly and produce trophy-size fish. Length: 27 3/32 inches. During the winter, Oklahoma bass fishing is at its least pressured state. Like in other states, the best bass fishing strategies for Oklahoma come down to external factors. For the four baits he uses a custom large-hooked 3/16-ounce weedless swimbait jighead made by a friend of his in Charleston, Ark. Located in northeastern Oklahoma, there are many houses for rent and resorts around the lake where you can stay, and in some places you also can rent a boat. The Florida bass have been more successful in southern Oklahoma lakes, which have a longer growing season than those in the north. Bass will begin to move back shallow during this time of year as the water temperatures begin to decline. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. [CDATA[/* >