I went to lake dixon in cal. In 2005. I think the year before the uncertified 25 lb bass was caught. I had ahold of one that was at least 12-15 pds but lost it after it came to the top of the water. Then was over top of a nest that had the male protecting the nest with a female of at least 15 pds cruising back and forth so i caught the male off the nest and held it hoping that the female would get on the nest. She would then stop at the nest..stare at my white jig and then swim on. I did not want to keep the male out of water too long so i put him back. It is amazing out there. Even though we did not catch any over 5 lbs. We caught at least 150 male bass from 2-3 pds that week. It was a ball !!!!!