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What Is Wrong With The IGFA? What could possibly be wrong with the IGFA in approving Manabu Kurita’s new world record bass application? Even Bassmaster has conceded that this is the new record, that there is nothing wrong with the way or where he caught it, and even the JGFA has accepted it,which is tougher than the IGFA could ever be?? Yet they sit there on there hands waiting for what?? Read the whole story at http://delawaretrophybass.com

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Kuritas Largemouth Bass Record The Whole Story

The rest of the story

By James Hall

Editor, Bassmaster Magazine

Manabu Kurita told me the truth today about how, when and where he caught the pending world record bass. Every detail. How do I know it’s the truth? I know because Mr. Kurita doesn’t care if his fish is certified as a world record or not.

Manabu Kurita fishes in the area where he caught the 22-5 largemouth.

Shy and unassuming, the 33-year-old Kasugai native became hooked on bass fishing 18 years ago.

“I saw a photo of a largemouth bass in a magazine and I was very impressed with how it looked. So, I tried fishing for bass and I became passionate about catching them,” Kurita explained.

Kurita’s passion takes him to the lake more than 150 times a year. According to his estimations — and those close to him consider the estimates conservative — Kurita annually catches more than 100 bass greater than 8 pounds.

On July 2, 2009, he landed his biggest fish ever (although not the biggest he has hooked). The 22-pound, 5-ounce behemoth ate a live sunfish he had rigged on a 5/0 Fina Power Finesse bait hook.

“I had noticed this big fish swimming around the bridge piling, and I was pretty sure she would eat a bluegill. So, about 11:30 a.m., I went to the bridge piling and cast the bait to the north side. I twitched it a couple of times and the big bass ate it. It was my first cast,” Kurita explained.

Kurita showed me the exact spot on the bridge, made the exact cast and explained how surprised he was once he landed the fish.

“I knew it was big, but I did not think it was that big,” he admitted.

Using the same techniques as when he caught the potential world record, Kurita landed this 8 1/2-pounder while showing the area to Bassmaster Magazine editor James Hall.

The IGFA has not yet certified Kurita’s catch as a world record because of a rule that states a record fish cannot come from a sanctuary or no-fishing zone. The remaining question has been about whether the three marked bridge pilings where he was rumored to have caught the fish are no-fishing zones, and, if they are, was Kurita actually fishing near these three pilings? (The other bridge pilings are not marked, so fishing, anchoring and tying to them is totally legal.)

When I asked Kurita to take me to the exact spot where he caught the bass. He did not hesitate. We drove directly to one of the three marked pilings, confirming the rumors that he caught the fish in an area that was marked: “Do not stop.” He could just as easily have taken me to another bridge support, one that would have completely negated the naysayers.

His honesty was refreshing. His motives seemed pure.

However, this supported those who questioned the legality of his catch. Does the “Do not stop” sign suggest, and thereby give authorities, the ability to ticket anglers fishing the marked pilings?

This determination is left to the local police and, ultimately, the Japanese Game Fish Association and the International Game Fish Association.

After my meeting with Kurita, I met with Yoichiro Oguri, president and owner of Popeye, a very popular tackle store chain (Japan’s version of Bass Pro Shops). Mr. Oguri is a very well-connected and respected icon in the Japanese fishing industry. During our conversation, I asked if he had a contact within the JGFA, and, if so, could he find out the status of the Kurita world record application.

Mr. Oguri contacted JGFA and found out the delay was because of the fact that they were unsure of the local laws surrounding Biwa’s no-fishing zones. Mr. Oguri then contacted the Shiga-Ken Police Department (enforcers of Lake Biwa laws). He asked them if fishing was allowed near the three marked bridge pilings. The answer was “yes.” It is illegal to anchor or tie to the bridge pilings, but fishing next to or around them is completely legal.

Kurita broke no laws in the catching of the 22-5.

Mr. Oguri then contacted the chairman of the JGFA and informed him of his findings.

Moments later, the JGFA gave Kurita’s catch the thumbs up and sent a letter of support to the IGFA. As of this writing, the IGFA has not yet commented on the status of the record. However, it seems all concerns about the legality of this catch have been answered. It is likely Mr. Kurita’s bass will be recognized as the biggest largemouth ever caught.

And if for some reason the IGFA still does not recognize Kurita’s accomplishment?

“That’s OK,” Kurita replied with a shy grin. “I think I might be able to catch a bigger one next year.”

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New World Record Bass Will Most Likely Be Approved By IGFA.

The bass fishing world has been waiting on the edge of its collective seat for the past two weeks, waiting for the International Game Fish Association to announce whether or not Japan’s Manabu Kurita will becertified as holder of the new world record largemouth bass.

As of this writing, IGFA is waiting for a response from the Japanese Game Fish Association concerning the rumor that Kurita was fishing in arestricted area when he boated the giant bass. Perhaps the following information will clear up any questions about the catch.

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Kurita caught the bass beneath the Biwako Oohashi bridge, which connects the west bank (Katata) of the giant lake to the eastern shore (Moriyama).The pilings of this bridge are numbered, giving anglers and boat captains a reference when navigating beneath the structure. It is illegal for anyone to stop between piling four and piling six, as this is the tallest portion of the bridge (it rises closer to the west bankto allow for high-mast boats) and all boat traffic is directed throughthis area.

It is important to note that the law states you cannot stop in this area. It is not illegal to troll this area or otherwise fish while moving. This is a moot point, however, because Kurita was fishing the eastern side of the bridge, well away from this restricted area.

Further supporting Kurita’s innocence, July is a very popular month for tourists on Lake Biwa, and the boating traffic from sightseeing tours, commercial fishing boats and jet boats would have made the area virtually unfishable and extremely dangerous.

The rumor of his fishing in a restricted zone may well have come from local anglers, according to Takuji Naruo, a local fisherman and representative for Jackall Bros. Lures, whose office is located on the banks of the lake.

“Many bass anglers agreed to not fish any ofthe bridge pilings because it could be dangerous with big wakes from the sightseeing boats. And we also do not want to interfere with commercial fishing nets, which are often in the area. However, it is not at all illegal to fish there.

The only government law concerning the bridge has to do with the area between pilings four and six. If you stop there, you may get a ticket,” Naruo explains.

So, Kurita might have broken a gentleman’s agreement between bass anglers on the lake, but he did not break the law. Once the JGFA explains this to theIGFA, barring any unexpected hiccups, Mr. Kurita’s bass is likely to be granted world record status.

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Caught in January in Andrews Lake. ?? Bullshit. Always was bullshit, always will be. It was frozen then. Have you even been to Andrews?

Noxontown, like this one. More Likely.

10.16 from Noxontown

VanDam At Lake Conroe Texas

Bass fishing’s best VanDam brings stick to Lake Conroe

Kevin VanDam, generally regarded as the No. 1 pro bass fisherman in the world, brings his skills to Lake Conroe this weekend for the Toyota Texas Bass Classic.

By Charlie Bier

Updated: 10.13.09

Kevin VanDam owns the face of pro bass fishing, answers to an NFL linebacker’s nickname (Van Damage) and, with about $3.7 million in career winnings, has pocketed more money than any angler in the sport’s history.

All in a day’s work for the 41-year-old Kalamazoo, Mich., native.

“I love bass fishing,” VanDam said. “I put a lot into it, but I don’t have to push myself. It’s almost addictive, almost like gambling. The competition really motivates you. If you come close once, it just drives you that much more to want to get out there and try to win.”

Winning is something VanDam’s done plenty of. He’s coming off back-to-back Angler of the Year titles in 2008 and this year. His five Angler of the Year titles since 1992 rank him second all-time behind only legend Roland Martin, who claimed nine. VanDam has twice won the Bassmaster Classic championship, which has been referred to as the Super Bowl of fishing. ESPN’s even given him an ESPY trophy as Outdoor Sportsman of the Year.

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–>VanDam said the Toyota Texas Bass Classic – a postseason event sponsored by the Professional Anglers Association – promotes an all or nothing atmosphere that has his competitive juices flowing.

“I’m not down there fishing for points or fishing a series or anything,” VanDam said. “This is one event, trying to shoot for all the marbles; and that’s the way I’m going to approach it. I’m going to take some chances. I’m going down there trying to hit a home run.”

VanDam’s banking on experience to carry him on a lake he’s never fished.

“One thing that’s helped me to be successful in recent years is just now that I’ve been doing it for quite a while,” said VanDam, who turned pro in 1990. “You get a lot of experience fishing a lot of different bodies of water, at different times of the year, to draw on when you go to a place that’s new like (Lake Conroe).”

VanDam said he’ll have to reel in a few of the lake’s fabled big fish to have a shot. This year, Conroe’s output of ShareLunker largemouth bass, or those weighing 13 pounds or better, is tied with Lake Fork near Dallas for tops in the state.

“It’s great to go to a fishery that on any cast, you’ve got a chance to catch a bass 10 pounds or better,” VanDam said. “I think you’ve got to be consistent, but, boy, you need to catch some of those better-than-average fish to have a shot at winning this.”

A notorious “fast” fisherman who likes to cover a lot of water rather than pick apart select spots, VanDam, whose favorite lure is a spinnerbait, said he’ll scout large expanses of water in practice sessions, which started Monday.

As for tactics, who knows?

“I’m going to go in and practice, and I’ll experiment with a lot of different things,” VanDam said. “You want to pick the most efficient lure for the type of cover, the depth, the water clarity, all those different conditions that you have. I’ll narrow it down to the type of lures that I think will play based on those conditions.”

One thing for sure, though, is that VanDam likes fishing in the autumn.

“It’s been quite a few years since we’ve had tournaments through the fall. The Bassmaster tour used to start in August and go right through the winter, but the season’s kind of changed in the last half-dozen years or so. But I love fishing in the fall. I’ve always looked at it as one of the times of year that’s a strength to me.”

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Fall Transition Bass Fishing

Catching Transition Bass and Dodging Fishing Pressure in the Fall with Chad Brauer

Editor’s Note: Chad Brauer is one of the nation’s top professional fishermen. He hosted the Academy Outdoors Television Show, and today he speaks at fishing seminars all over the nation. Growing up in the home of Denny Brauer, another nationally-known Strike King pro, Chad’s never known a time in his life that he hasn’t been fishing or learning about fishing. We’ve asked Chad to tell us how to find and catch bass in October.

Part 1: Finding and Catching Transition Bass

Question: Chad, how are you finding and catching bass now?

Brauer: For the next few weeks, bass will be in transition. However, there are certain conditions that, regardless of what time of year you’re fishing, you have to consider, if you’re going to locate bass and successfully catch them. Many tournament anglers don’t practice before a tournament, because they know that you can only determine where to find bass and how to catch them on the day you’re fishing, based on weather conditions, water conditions, water temperature, water color, wind conditions and fishing pressure.

Subtle changes in any of these elements can completely destroy a pattern and/or create a pattern. If you don’t know how these conditions impact bass and affect the way you fish, then finding and catching bass can be really difficult, because you have to rely mainly on luck, rather than knowledge.

Question: Okay, Chad, let’s look at each one of these variables and explain how that condition affects where bass are holding and how you’re going to catch them.

Brauer: Let’s talk about weather first. The first important element to consider about the weather at this time of year is cold fronts. Now that we’re into the late fall, we can expect cold fronts to start coming through most of the country. So right now, knowing how cold fronts affect bass is very important to your fishing success. In the fall of the year (right now), I like to see cold fronts moving onto the lake that I’m going to fish.

Question: Why do you like to see a cold front? Most weekend anglers consider a cold front the kiss of death for their fishing.

Brauer: As we’ve transitioned from late summer into early fall, and the weather begins to cool, the bass become more active. Therefore, when we get a cold front coming through at this time of year, often that cold front will make the bass much-more active than they have been. Now in the springtime, when a cold-front comes through, it makes bass inactive. However, just the reverse is true when you’re fishing in the fall.

Question: If you have a cold front coming through at this time of year, where are you going to look for bass, and how are you going to catch them?

Brauer: I’m searching for shallow-water areas close to where the bass have been holding all summer long, like bluff ends, points and boat docks. In these places, the bass may be holding shallow, but they don’t have to move very far to get to deep water. For instance, during the summer months, the bass may be suspending or holding under docks in deep water. However, at this time of year, the bass will move straight-up the water column and be in much-more shallow water.

For instance, if there’s a dock that’s in 25 feet of water, then during the summer months, the bass may be holding in that 20- to 25-foot-deep water depth. But when a cold front comes through and warms-up the surface temperature of the water, all the bass has to do is move straight-up in the water column and hold in that 1-3-foot depth under the dock.

Question: Now that we know where to look for bass, what lures are we going to use to catch them?

Brauer: Lure selection is also dependent on the weather the day you’re planning to fish. On days with have low light, or on rainy days, you can’t beat a Strike King buzzbait or a Strike King Premier Pro Model spinner bait.

Question: Which Strike King buzzbait are you going to be using? What size and what color?

Brauer: I like the 1/4-ounce Pro-Buzz in either white or black. Here’s where water clarity comes in to play in lure selection. If the water’s clear, I want the buzzbait to appear more natural, so my choice will be a white buzzbait, if I’m fishing in clear water. For more-stained water, I’ll choose a black buzzbait, so the bass can see it better.

Question: If you’re fishing a spinner bait, what colors will you choose?

Brauer: In the fall of the year, I almost always use the Compact Premier spinner bait from Strike King. This spinner bait has a small profile and small blades on it. This size spinner bait resembles the size of the baitfish available in the fall more closely than the larger spinner bait does. At this time of year, you have small, young hatchling baitfish, and often that’s what the bass have been eating. The Compact Premier spinner bait better matches the size of bait that the fish are feeding on than a larger spinner bait does.

Question: What color would you use?

Brauer: I’ll either use a white or a white-and-chartreuse spinner bait. If the water’s clear, I’ll fish the white. If the water’s stained, I’ll fish the white-and-chartreuse, and I’ll vary my retrieve and let the bass tell me what type of retrieve they want. Many times in the fall, the bass will prefer a faster retrieve as opposed to a slower retrieve, so many times I’ll almost be burning that spinner bait right below the surface.

I’m looking for a key area of the dock if I’m fishing docks. I consider a post on the end of the dock that goes down into deep water, a brush pile hanging off the dock or some other type of unique target that that dock offers as a key area. When I reach that target region, I’ll kill the spinner bait and let it fall maybe 12 to 18 inches. That’s where I’m expecting to get the strike.

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