Angler Matthew Dunham caught an enormous bass for his region of the country this past week. While fishing on Monday on Indian Scout Lake in South Dakota, he caught a 9-pound, 5-ounce largemouth bass just minutes before dark. The bass measured 23 inches with a girth of 19 7/8 inches.
The fish beats the previous state record caught in 1999. That fish weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was caught in a gravel pit.
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.
