2009 BASS Slam: Florida Largemouth

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the search for Florida largemouth in a small Florida public lake during the 2009 BASS Slam.

The sunrise highlights great promise, as the weather appears to be perfect for the kickoff of the BASS Slam on a small public lake in Clermont, Fla.
The sunrise highlights great promise, as the weather appears to be perfect for the kickoff of the BASS Slam on a small public lake in Clermont, Fla.
This was the first bass caught on the BASS Slam trek — a pretty Florida specimen. Unfortunately, it was too short to qualify.
This was the first bass caught on the BASS Slam trek — a pretty Florida specimen. Unfortunately, it was too short to qualify.
Chris Horton targets a lily pad, Kissimmee grass mix in hopes for a Florida largemouth.
Chris Horton targets a lily pad, Kissimmee grass mix in hopes for a Florida largemouth.
David Jones catches several off this point, but none over 16 inches.
David Jones catches several off this point, but none over 16 inches.
Another gorgeous fish, but not nearly long enough to make the Slam requirement of 16 inches.
Another gorgeous fish, but not nearly long enough to make the Slam requirement of 16 inches.
James Hall finally catches a qualifying Florida largemouth. This 16 1/2-incher ate a weightless ring fry on the edge of the grass.
James Hall finally catches a qualifying Florida largemouth. This 16 1/2-incher ate a weightless ring fry on the edge of the grass.