Walt,

I have been told by DEP personnel that a 10 plus was shocked in Billings in the mid to late 90's and that a 9-8 was shocked at Gardner 2 or 3 years ago. I agree that bass of this size are out there, and can be caught. However, I also agree that there are very few of them out there.

The DEP now has a Trophy program for catch and release based on length. Largemouth must be 22" or more with an accompanying photo and affadavit to qualify. I hope that this new category results in us seeing more trophy bass registered.

Huskybass