February 29, 2016
By Chris Schneider
Monster California bass caught on Lake Wohlford, CA. The proper gear, good weather, and persistence are what it took to land a fish of this size. Photo by Greg Springer
If you call yourself a hardcore bass angler, then you know that California is known for producing some monstrous Largemouth Bass . While some anglers fish for fun, others spend countless hours and money chasing that one fish. Some are after a personal best, others, a world record.
Greg Springer of Visa, Calif., caught and released a 16.3-pound monster bass on Lake Wohlford near Escondido on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. This monster California bass was caught on a 3:16 Lure Company glide bait and was caught from shore!
After encountering this massive bass a couple days prior, Springer was determined to land it, so he headed to the spot. Making a cast into some glass-like water conditions, the huge bass actually came up and swiped at his bait. Knowing that she probably got a good look at his swimbait and line because of the calm, clear conditions, Springer backed off and moved on down the bank.
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"When I saw the wind come up in that area, I went back over there and she crushed it on the first cast,"said Springer.
The monster California bass is Lake Wohlford's biggest bass in fifteen years. The lake record stands at 19 lb. 3 oz., caught in February of 1986 by Steve Beasley.
