Best Bass of 2013

We asked our B.A.S.S. Facebook fans to submit photos of their best bass of the year, and here they are!

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<p>We asked our B.A.S.S. Facebook fans to submit photos of their best bass of the year, and here they are! From Zimbabwe to Puerto Rico, these fish are world-class beauties from all over the globe! Come share your best fish on our <a href=
We asked our B.A.S.S. Facebook fans to submit photos of their best bass of the year, and here they are! From Zimbabwe to Puerto Rico, these fish are world-class beauties from all over the globe! Come share your best fish on our Facebook page. Here’s one from Ken Chu that he caught in May on Lake Champlain! 
September was a good month for Andrew Helms, who caught his best of 2013 in North Carolina.
September was a good month for Andrew Helms, who caught his best of 2013 in North Carolina.
“This bass won the Utuado Fishing Club 2013 largest bass of the year,” said Ben-Oni Maldonado. He caught this 6 1/2-pound bass on Feb. 3, 2013, from Lake Caonillas in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
“This bass won the Utuado Fishing Club 2013 largest bass of the year,” said Ben-Oni Maldonado. He caught this 6 1/2-pound bass on Feb. 3, 2013, from Lake Caonillas in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Lake Sinclair in Georgia gave Brad Sears his best fish of 2013 this June -– weighing in at 6.41 pounds!
Lake Sinclair in Georgia gave Brad Sears his best fish of 2013 this June -– weighing in at 6.41 pounds!
Brian Kondracki caught his best using a top water buzz bait from a private pond in Middleburg, Ohio, on July 21, 2013.
Brian Kondracki caught his best using a top water buzz bait from a private pond in Middleburg, Ohio, on July 21, 2013.
“They say there aren’t any big fish on the Ohio River. Well, this October bucketmouth sure liked my little jig!” explained Brian Trunk of his 4.15-pound Ohio River bass.
“They say there aren’t any big fish on the Ohio River. Well, this October bucketmouth sure liked my little jig!” explained Brian Trunk of his 4.15-pound Ohio River bass.
The St. Lawrence River gave up this 6.1-pound smallie on Aug. 11, 2013, to Cory Jones.
The St. Lawrence River gave up this 6.1-pound smallie on Aug. 11, 2013, to Cory Jones.
In November, Desiree Gomez caught this bass from Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas.
In November, Desiree Gomez caught this bass from Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas.
Dale Manning bagged this bass at a B.A.S.S. Nation event in March from Table Rock Lake in Missouri. At 8.73 pounds, this big fish helped Manning finish second in the tournament.
Dale Manning bagged this bass at a B.A.S.S. Nation event in March from Table Rock Lake in Missouri. At 8.73 pounds, this big fish helped Manning finish second in the tournament.
How about this 7-pounder caught by Daniel Blanton from Kurth Lake in Lufkin, Texas, on April 1, 2013? He bagged it with a broken arm!
How about this 7-pounder caught by Daniel Blanton from Kurth Lake in Lufkin, Texas, on April 1, 2013? He bagged it with a broken arm!
Daniel Netterville bagged this 12-pounder April 27, 2013, from Neshoba County Lake in Mississippi.
Daniel Netterville bagged this 12-pounder April 27, 2013, from Neshoba County Lake in Mississippi.
David Collyer of Zimbabwe caught this 11.23-pound bass from Claw Dam in September.
David Collyer of Zimbabwe caught this 11.23-pound bass from Claw Dam in September.
David Lisenby caught this 7-pound largemouth from Watauga Lake in Tennessee in May.
David Lisenby caught this 7-pound largemouth from Watauga Lake in Tennessee in May.
Check out these 9-pound and 4 1/2-pound lunkers from Lochniver Lake in Conyers, Ga., caught using a 4-inch finesse worm by David Wietgrefe on June 10, 2013.
Check out these 9-pound and 4 1/2-pound lunkers from Lochniver Lake in Conyers, Ga., caught using a 4-inch finesse worm by David Wietgrefe on June 10, 2013.
This 10-pound lunker caught in early October is the best fish for Derek Gallegos of South Carolina.
This 10-pound lunker caught in early October is the best fish for Derek Gallegos of South Carolina.
Frank Arthurs bagged his best from Lake Guntersville in Alabama on March 28, 2013, weighing in at 8.4 pounds. “My dad and I make this trip every year,
Frank Arthurs bagged his best from Lake Guntersville in Alabama on March 28, 2013, weighing in at 8.4 pounds. “My dad and I make this trip every year,” said Arthurs. “This was one of the best years we had for catching big bass. This bass is the biggest bass I have ever caught. We don’t see bass like this in Ohio!”
It was Gary Jones’ first visit back to Steenykill Lake in Montague, N.J., in 30 years when he caught this 5.84-pounder on June 21, 2013.
It was Gary Jones’ first visit back to Steenykill Lake in Montague, N.J., in 30 years when he caught this 5.84-pounder on June 21, 2013.
This 6.9-pound beauty is the pride and joy of James Lewis from Dallas, Texas.
This 6.9-pound beauty is the pride and joy of James Lewis from Dallas, Texas.
March 14, 2013, was a happy day for Jay Northcutt, who pulled in this 10.10-pound lunker from Lake Fork in Texas using a C-rig Fluke.
March 14, 2013, was a happy day for Jay Northcutt, who pulled in this 10.10-pound lunker from Lake Fork in Texas using a C-rig Fluke.
Jim Petrous bagged this 9.3-pound beauty from a private pond in Stafford, Va., on Aug. 27, 2013.
Jim Petrous bagged this 9.3-pound beauty from a private pond in Stafford, Va., on Aug. 27, 2013.
Joe Luney said he caught this 6.4-pound largemouth from Table Rock Lake “during rain, sleet and snow” on May 3, 2013.
Joe Luney said he caught this 6.4-pound largemouth from Table Rock Lake “during rain, sleet and snow” on May 3, 2013.
“I ended the day with over 32 pounds with six fish. My personal best bag of fish!” said Justin Boyer of Colchester, Vt., pictured with his 6 1/2-pound and 5 1/2-pound largemouth bests of the day.
“I ended the day with over 32 pounds with six fish. My personal best bag of fish!” said Justin Boyer of Colchester, Vt., pictured with his 6 1/2-pound and 5 1/2-pound largemouth bests of the day.
Justin Meade caught his best from Paintsville Lake in Kentucky on March 23, 2013.
Justin Meade caught his best from Paintsville Lake in Kentucky on March 23, 2013.
Kathy Ortone’s best fish of 2013 weighed 5 1/2 pounds and came from Lake Hortonia, Vt., in July.
Kathy Ortone’s best fish of 2013 weighed 5 1/2 pounds and came from Lake Hortonia, Vt., in July.
Koleby Van Beek’s best of 2013 came from Hawarden Pit in Iowa in October.
Koleby Van Beek’s best of 2013 came from Hawarden Pit in Iowa in October.
Laken Fansler caught this beauty from Lake Guntersville, Ala., in June and said she loved every minute of fishing there.
Laken Fansler caught this beauty from Lake Guntersville, Ala., in June and said she loved every minute of fishing there.
Marc Furtado caught this bass from Lake Simcoe in July on a drop shot.
Marc Furtado caught this bass from Lake Simcoe in July on a drop shot.
Marcus Haynes bagged his best of 2013 from a private lake outside of College Station, Texas, in September.
Marcus Haynes bagged his best of 2013 from a private lake outside of College Station, Texas, in September.
Olivia Chapman from Milton, W.Va., caught her best in June 2013.
Olivia Chapman from Milton, W.Va., caught her best in June 2013.
Patrick Young bagged this bass from Escanaba River in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in September.
Patrick Young bagged this bass from Escanaba River in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in September.
Randy Durham caught this one on Dec. 6, 2013, from Lake Perris, Calif.
Randy Durham caught this one on Dec. 6, 2013, from Lake Perris, Calif.
Jonathan Redden’s 10-year-old son Tyner caught his personal best, a 4-pounder, on March 18, 2013, from Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas.
Jonathan Redden’s 10-year-old son Tyner caught his personal best, a 4-pounder, on March 18, 2013, from Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas.
It was a scorcher of a July day on Lake Belton in Texas when Ronald Christian caught his best of the year using a Carolina rigged hand-poured worm in 35 feet of water.
It was a scorcher of a July day on Lake Belton in Texas when Ronald Christian caught his best of the year using a Carolina rigged hand-poured worm in 35 feet of water.
Shayla Cobb caught this smallmouth from Table Rock Lake, Ark., in June 2013.
Shayla Cobb caught this smallmouth from Table Rock Lake, Ark., in June 2013.
Eagle Mountain Lake in Texas gave Terry Graham his personal best in September 2013.
Eagle Mountain Lake in Texas gave Terry Graham his personal best in September 2013.
Tim Patton of Farmington, Mo., caught this 8-pound bass on Dec. 1, 2013.
Tim Patton of Farmington, Mo., caught this 8-pound bass on Dec. 1, 2013.
Tom Billings bagged his best from Lake St. Clair on Aug. 8, 2013, weighing in at 6.09 pounds.
Tom Billings bagged his best from Lake St. Clair on Aug. 8, 2013, weighing in at 6.09 pounds.