Blake Cockrell caught the bass of a lifetime this past weekend. We’ve seen a bunch of giant bass throughout the years, but this is one of the thickest and fattest bass we’ve ever run across. Cockrell caught the 14.36-pound bass at Lake Alan Henry in Texas. The fish was weighed on a certified scale and she was transported to Athens, Texas for Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Toyota ShareLunker program.
Just check out the photos of this fish; truly an incredible specimen! We’ll work on getting more details of the catch and update this piece if we learn anything else.
Impressive length for this big prespawner
This is a great way to hold a big bass for a photo. Notice his left hand carefully supporting the tail of the bass.
An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people.
He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well.
When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.