>Could that be a spotted bass? The mouth looks to not go past
>the eye>

That's a largejaw, I'd bet the bank on it. Spots at Cumberland and Dale are very destinctive looking in my humble opinion. :P Make no mistake that's a gooden in anybody's book, especially on light tackle. Great job on the release, and Jim you are right they couldn't have taken a worse picture. Should have had Billy with them, now he can take some good pics.