“I wouldn’t bet too much against the Pearl River or Barnett Reservoir,” said bass pro Shannon Denson of Fannin. “In the past two years, we’ve started seeing spots moving down onto the main lake at Barnett, and when they get down there in that shad base, man, they get fat. I’ve seen some 5s and some 6s, but to be honest I don’t know if I’ll ever see a 7 there.

“Not because they aren’t there, but because spots are so strong and mean, a spotted bass that big would be tough for the average guy to land.”

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