29 Big B.A.S.S. Bass

These bass — ranging in size from 4 pounds to more than 11 — were the biggest bass caught at each tournament this season, including College, Opens and Elite Series. They all won Carhartt Big Bass honors.

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<p>Looking at one big bass like this one is enough to make our mouths water. But what about a collection of all the best bass of the year? That's what we've got for you here â€” an opportunity to reminisce about (and maybe drool over) some of 2012's biggest lunkers. This gallery showcases the bass that won Carhartt Big Bass honors in College Series, Opens and Elite Series events in 2012.</p>
Looking at one big bass like this one is enough to make our mouths water. But what about a collection of all the best bass of the year? That’s what we’ve got for you here â€” an opportunity to reminisce about (and maybe drool over) some of 2012’s biggest lunkers. This gallery showcases the bass that won Carhartt Big Bass honors in College Series, Opens and Elite Series events in 2012.
<p>Zack Birge, 5-1</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship</p> <p>Little Rock, Ark., July 2012</p>
Zack Birge, 5-1
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship
Little Rock, Ark., July 2012
<p>Terry Butcher, 5-3</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Mississippi River Rumble</p> <p>La Crosse, Wis., June 2012</p>
Terry Butcher, 5-3
Bassmaster Elite Series Mississippi River Rumble
La Crosse, Wis., June 2012
<p>Kyle Casper, 4-5</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Super Regional</p> <p>La Crosse, Wis., May 2012</p>
Kyle Casper, 4-5
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Super Regional
La Crosse, Wis., May 2012
<p>Ott DeFoe, 4-9</p> <p>Toyota Trucks All-Star Week</p> <p>Decatur, Ill., September 2012</p>
Ott DeFoe, 4-9
Toyota Trucks All-Star Week
Decatur, Ill., September 2012
<p>James Elam, 5-11</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3</p> <p>Wagoner, Okla., September 2012</p>
James Elam, 5-11
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3
Wagoner, Okla., September 2012
<p>Tyler Faggart, 5-6</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series East Super Regional</p> <p>Moneta, Va., April 2012</p>
Tyler Faggart, 5-6
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series East Super Regional
Moneta, Va., April 2012
<p>Todd Faircloth, 5-3</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Mississippi River Rumble</p> <p>La Crosse, Wis., June 2012</p>
Todd Faircloth, 5-3
Bassmaster Elite Series Mississippi River Rumble
La Crosse, Wis., June 2012
<p>Ken Golub, 5-11</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3</p> <p>Seneca Falls, N.Y., August 2012</p>
Ken Golub, 5-11
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3
Seneca Falls, N.Y., August 2012
<p>Greg Hackney, 10-9</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series St. Johns River Showdown</p> <p>East Palatka, Fla., March 2012</p>
Greg Hackney, 10-9
Bassmaster Elite Series St. Johns River Showdown
East Palatka, Fla., March 2012
<p>Paul Ham, 5-1</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #3</p> <p>Jasper, Ala., October 2012</p>
Paul Ham, 5-1
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #3
Jasper, Ala., October 2012
<p>Tommy Jonovich, 7-1</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #1</p> <p>Lewisville, Texas, February 2012</p>
Tommy Jonovich, 7-1
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #1
Lewisville, Texas, February 2012
<p>James Kiser, 6-15</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #2</p> <p>Branson, Mo., April 2012</p>
James Kiser, 6-15
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #2
Branson, Mo., April 2012
<p>Matt Lee, 5-7</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket</p> <p>Little Rock, Ark., July 2012</p>
Matt Lee, 5-7
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket
Little Rock, Ark., July 2012
<p>Matthew McBee, 6-5</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #2</p> <p>Concord, N.C., April 2012</p>
Matthew McBee, 6-5
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #2
Concord, N.C., April 2012
<p>Jared Miller, 11-10</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #1</p> <p>Tavares, Fla., January 2012</p>
Jared Miller, 11-10
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #1
Tavares, Fla., January 2012
<p>Mark Modrak, 6-2</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2</p> <p>Detroit, Mich., July 2012</p>
Mark Modrak, 6-2
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2
Detroit, Mich., July 2012
<p>Takahiro Omori, 5-6</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Ramada Championship</p> <p>Syracuse, N.Y., August 2012</p>
Takahiro Omori, 5-6
Bassmaster Elite Series Ramada Championship
Syracuse, N.Y., August 2012
<p>Ben Parker, 6-1</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #1</p> <p>Richmond, Va., June 2012</p>
Ben Parker, 6-1
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #1
Richmond, Va., June 2012
<p>Keith Poche, 6-13</p> <p>Bassmaster Classic</p> <p>Shreveport, La., February 2012</p>
Keith Poche, 6-13
Bassmaster Classic
Shreveport, La., February 2012
<p>Chip Porche, 7-1</p> <p>Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open</p> <p>Lewisville, Texas, February 2012</p>
Chip Porche, 7-1
Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open
Lewisville, Texas, February 2012
<p>Zell Rowland, 6-13</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series TroKar Quest</p> <p>Bull Shoals, Ark., April 2012</p>
Zell Rowland, 6-13
Bassmaster Elite Series TroKar Quest
Bull Shoals, Ark., April 2012
<p>Edward Rude, 4-5</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Super Regional</p> <p>La Crosse, Wis., May 2012</p>
Edward Rude, 4-5
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Super Regional
La Crosse, Wis., May 2012
<p>Terry Scroggins, 9-3</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Toledo Bend Battle</p> <p>Many, La., June 2012</p>
Terry Scroggins, 9-3
Bassmaster Elite Series Toledo Bend Battle
Many, La., June 2012
<p>Evan Smith, 5-10</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Super Regional</p> <p>Fort Gibson, Okla., May 2012</p>
Evan Smith, 5-10
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Super Regional
Fort Gibson, Okla., May 2012
<p>Evan Smith, 9-0</p> <p>Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Super Regional</p> <p>Guntersville, Ala., March 2012</p>
Evan Smith, 9-0
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Super Regional
Guntersville, Ala., March 2012
<p>Jonathon VanDam, 5-11</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Green Bay Challenge</p> <p>Green Bay, Wis., June 2012</p>
Jonathon VanDam, 5-11
Bassmaster Elite Series Green Bay Challenge
Green Bay, Wis., June 2012
<p>Kevin VanDam, 8-14</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Power-Pole Slam</p> <p>Okeechobee, Fla., March 2012</p>
Kevin VanDam, 8-14
Bassmaster Elite Series Power-Pole Slam
Okeechobee, Fla., March 2012
<p>Byron Velvick, 6-10</p> <p>Bassmaster Elite Series Douglas Lake Challenge</p> <p>Dandridge, Tenn., May 2012</p>
Byron Velvick, 6-10
Bassmaster Elite Series Douglas Lake Challenge
Dandridge, Tenn., May 2012