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5.0 lb. Largemouth Bass caught by Albert Scantleberry in New York, United States on 06/12/05

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18.0" / 5.0 lb. Largemouth Bass caught by Albert Scantleberry on Sunday June 12, 2005 at 07:30 near New York in New York County, New York (NY), United States North America using a 3/4oz. fire tiger rattle trap a Lipless Bait by Rapala International

Hi,
This is the story of my first big largemouth
I had met a nice guy named Vinny down at Central Park
In the area they call the Harlem Meer.
The action that Sat was very spotty so Vinny said
Let's walk down to the 103st section of the lake that
Is a runoff of the larger lake at the Meer
Vinny moved around towards the other end where the
Trees extended into the water and it wasn't too long
Before he caught a 4-5 pounder.I was charged up about
This new spot that he had showed me.
I decided to give it a shot the next morning being Sun
MY collection included several lures and chose to use
A Rapala Rattle Trap that I had picked up on a deal.
I threw my line straight out slightly to the right.
I felt a strong pull on my rod tip and pulled it
Upwards my body and I knew that it was a big one.
I was so excited that I tried to find someone to take
My picture not knowing that the LM had managed to
Wiggle off and got back in the water before I had
A chance to get a picture...Never forget that moment

Posted by Albert Scantleberry 8 months ago

Member comments on this catch

	Hi Albert, Great story, So there really IS fish in Harlem Meer!! I'm dying to try some fishing over there myself, I've been on the hunt for places close to brooklyn to fish, and I've heard Harlem Meer mentioned a few times. Posted by Jason Sloan 8 months ago
	Hi Jason, The Meer has alot of structure and hydrilla for LM to hide and there also sunfish and large carp, Koi in there as well.depth of water is about 4ft Tourist and kids can be somewhat of a distraction So the earlier you're on the water the better. Posted by Albert Scantleberry 8 months ago
	I'll be in the city in June for a couple of days (midtown) for work... I'm thinking I'll be bringing the rod and reel. Great info, Albert! Posted by Joe Pych 8 months ago
	Thanks for the info Albert! Hey Joe give me a shout when your in the area I'd meet ya down there I work right in Midtown. Posted by Jason Sloan 8 months ago
	Jason and Joe, Give me a call if you are in the metro area My number is 646-369-9670 I'm off on Sat and Sun. Maybe we can hook up if I haven't made Any plans to fish out of the area. Posted by Albert Scantleberry 8 months ago
	NICEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Pedro Pacheco 6 months ago
	I love NY Posted by Greg J 6 months ago
	NICE FISH!!! Posted by Tanner Villemaire 5 months ago
	Thanks so much for your support even though the catch Was a few years ago when I did pretty good. I just recently purchased a 9'2" infl boat so I hope To do alot better and fish some spots that have Limited shoreline fishing. Posted by Albert Scantleberry 5 months ago
	Al, Great story. I posted one of my Central Park bass for you. Hopefully I'll get back to fish there one day! Posted by Henry Veggian 5 months ago