I have not caught a Bass over 3.5lb but i do have one of each that would go that much. the Smallie and Largey were out of creeks. The Spot was out of Cumberland. As of now my bass fishing is done in water up to my belly button, and i will take 2-3# out of a flow any day.

Skie- 39" 18# KY river
Striper- 33" 15# Lake Cumberland
Hybrid- 23" 7.5# Dix river