11.7 on shiner in Fl
8.1 on jig/pig in Ill. lake vermilion
7.3 on jig/pig in a il. river
numerous 6's in ill. Newton lake
My all time pride and Joy a 7.2 Smallmouth Dale Hollow 2004 on home made jig and a twin tail grub in 25-30' water
So over 40 lbs wow never thought about it till this post
Hate to think of the hours or the dollars spent to reach that number but loved every minute of the 46 years it took....