It Finally Happened -- The Biggest Bass Of My Life

[@GrantLangmore]

YOU EARNED IT DUDE! Still feels surreal, such an honor to have netted her / share that memory with you🤝🤝

[@LeePayne2310]

You booking trips yet?? Sign me up to fish with the swim bait kid!!!!!

[@AFBasketball3]

literal goat

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Jon knew what he was doing when he gave you a call 🤙🤙

[@bjh2997]

Couldn't be a better young man to do it with. Pitty stinky wasn't there too. As we say in Aus ...you fucken beauty. 🤘

[@putemintheboat6784]

So is Ruth your sister or cousin or something?

[@MysteryTackleBox]

Could not be more pumped for you man! Huge congrats on a well deserved fish!

[@jessewynn1359]

Hi Karl

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Truly astonishing and well deserved catch bro, congrats on the MEGA MONDO NEW PB!!!!!! 🎣👊

[@southgalunkers9662]

MEGA MONDO YESSIR

[@franksfish22]

nice to see you here 1rod

[@alexbass4102]

🐐

[@danielgames5140]

If 1rod caught that people across the world would here it

[@sincqs]

Mike!

[@fishwithcarl]

What a journey!!! Thanks for continuing to inspire me and thousands of other fishermen Jon. Incredible catch.

[@fishwithcarl]

also, nice to see that on the wall next to the pic of you and your girlfriend is a picture of you and me. it must be love 😂

[@Job0121]

@@fishwithcarl LOL

[@basshunter7077]

great to see u here guys

[@jebuscruz6480]

@@fishwithcarl hello gentlemen, hope all is well, really looking forward to you guys collaborating again with Jon. Love both your channels.

[@es3fishing]

Been watching you for 7 years. You inspired me to take on fishing seriously. Last year you inspired me to start my KZbin channel. You’re the absolute GOAT bro. 🐐 So happy to see you catch this monster!!!

[@Not_Gohan]

Ogs watched the college Vlogs

[@fishermangroyper7987]

Been watching for about 9 years or so now, you deserve this fish more than anyone! The true og of KZbin fishermen never gave up never stopped making videos. I still wear my “keep fishing never stop” bracelet from when I was a sophomore in highschool, I’m now 22 years old . Congrats on the baby you’re gonna be a great dad

[@tootball3428]

Many years back I followed the googans heavily, mainly only AP and Jon, I've always enjoyed them the most. And with the return of AP I often time find myself watching both of their new releases. But I felt the need to share my joy for these two when Jon. B instantly facetimed Alex. That is a heartwarming moment revealing the strong bond between two beloved brothers. That moment paired with that monster bass was all I needed. Fish on.

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Well said

[@g-rod5199]

Dude, I felt the same way, following both for so long, but him Calling Peric first was awesome.

[@Kawika412]

Seeing peric on the phone jus put in to perspective how far you’ve come over the years, congrats man! 👏

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

Could not be more stoked for you dude.

[@tykornblue3618]

WHAT IS UP MY DAWG

[@fantomphoenix6170]

WHAT IS UP MY DAWGS

[@addiewilliams17]

WHATISUPMYDAWG?

[@jakemosher4453]

John's face when the fish comes in the boat: Me, a grown ass man watching this video on my couch: gets goosebumps and almost tears up. Congrats man, she is spectacular and you deserved her without a doubt!

[@dallonperry3639]

Glad to see Jon still calls Alex after all these years. Also congratulations on the monster fish, you deserved it!

[@jdizzle2987]

You were the first bass fisherman I found on KZbin, and you have inspired me ever since. It’s not the bigs (although this is an epic catch) it’s the drive. The commitment. Stoked for you and this accomplishment. Congratulations 🥳

[@ryanbecker9228]

BRO YOU CAUGHT A 14! and somehow the ending is almost the craziest part. Just another example of how great you are as a content creator and fisher man, even when the story was seemingly over you made it seem like just the beginning. So much dedication for this, no one deserves this more, and what a perfect way to do it with grant. Been with you on the journey since I started watching KZbin I don’t know how long ago. Congrats bro so we’ll deserved.

[@thermanparker]

I think we are missing it caleb was with him in the boat when he caught that fish. he caught another one theres gonna be another video.

[@dutchgriffin8225]

I’ve watched you for 5 years and watched you progress. This is a huge achievement. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@SBFishing]

So sick dude, congrats!

[@Fishingmissions827]

My guy

[@lanecalaway6733]

Got a fresh SB and then a Jon B vid?! What a night

[@christianvazquez1995]

I've been watching your channel, for as long as I can remember, I wasn't out there grinding with you but I was there watching as well as cheering you on Jon. You're a huge inspiration to me and my friends. Im still learning the game, I've caught 26 different types of fish out in California, I've done some grinding myself. But every time you would post Id drop whatever I was doing to watch. To finally see you succeed in catching a once in a lifetime catch, a mission, a dream is enough to encourage millones of anglers out there to catch their dream fish. Keep fishing Jon keep fishing never stop. Now you have a new mark to beat. And I as well and many others will keep tuning in to see it happen. Thank you for bringing all of us along with you on your adventures. With all the enthusiasm and excitement you bring it makes us feel like we're right there with you. Congratulations my friend.

[@bassnhockey]

Well earned. Not many bass anglers on the planet can say they have landed a 14 plus pound largemouth. It just solidifies you in a class you already deserved to be in.

[@arvoli2596]

I’ve literally been waiting for this video saying “when is this dude finally gunna get the one, I WUNNA SEE IT” FINALLYYYYYY BROOOOO YES

[@Squatch34]

Grant is the best dude to take fishing, he kept you calm when you hooked up and netted like a Boss , oh and he’s always down to fish

[@tim1309]

Really cool! I think its dope you let her go to where she belongs! LETS GO!! Gets me pumped for this season!! #KFNS #FTMW #BangBang

Congrats buddy !!! What a freaking awesome fish !!!

[@steaminbeeman9613]

Your awesome señor!!! Just wanted you to know that my man 🤣.

[@wadesellers6297]

One of the truly best feelings in life is when a plan comes together. It's a euphoric feeling that is like no other. Honestly beautiful to watch I damn near cried watching your joy of that. Love you man keep fighting that good fight!

[@dk-bassing3549]

I knew it was a monster but I was confused why Grant was saying it was the biggest he had seen knowing he has caught double digits himself..... then you said 14 and my jaw DROPPED. Congrats you deserve it man

[@woodson159]

Honestly bro what I respect more than anything about this video is you not having an ego and just being respectful towards that fish and letting it go, something very hard to do but it’s the right thing mad respect and congratulations brother 🤙🏻

[@BlacktipH]

Let’s go!!!! 💪

[@Notjustinnn]

🔥🔥🔥

[@tykornblue3618]

wassup josh

[@Yappy]

Congrats brotha you deserve it!!

[@tmdacr04]

The way you chose to tell this story vs. Every other fishin mission style vlog, absolutely nailed the execution. Congratulations.

[@henrymartin3044]

Way to go J.B. You did the right thing. Send them back home. Congrats.

[@tylerjamesburkeify]

I literally shed a fear of joy in this video. Jon has deserved this for a long time. Congratulations!!

[@fishon3345]

I've been working 12s on night shift and just got to watch this... good for you man i was stoked!! And congratulations. You need to come to a few ponds in maine I know lol.

[@outdoorAd]

man was in tears just watching. Congrats JB! Been watching you for so long. You truly deserve it. Us midwest folks are super proud of you.

[@FishAholicTV]

Wow what an amazing catch and told the story flawlessly! Congrats!!

[@calebkennedy5210]

What’s up fishaholic I used to get in trouble for watching your videos in class haha

[@TylersReelFishing]

Welcome to the CLUB bud!

[@nickmagaro2645]

Watched your's and then came right here🤣

[@AlexBulldogGarcia]

For sures you guys were in the same lake! That’s all I kept thinking haha

[@alexkoutdoor]

Tyler, I remember way back when you had all these guys out to TX to fish and film and Rackley was part of that too. That's like old school fishing KZbin Collab before everyone blew up.

[@TylersReelFishing]

@@alexkoutdoor it was the first official YT fishing collab

[@babadeedee]

You brought the googans together before they were the googans. Props to you. Your channel is amazing and your PB video is incredible!!

[@seatroutking7555]

Great fish J, but it’s even better seeing you’re still friends with Alex, he’s a good guy like yourself

[@michbruv7124]

Been watching for 2 and a half years, if it weren’t for you I would have never started fishing. I’ve been watching your journey for a double digit for so long. Congratulations man!!! Very well deserved🎣🎣

[@benniemaxwell2869]

Awesome Jon. I tried to link up and watch last night but all the kids were putting hundreds of repeat messages over and over and had to watch this morning. Anyway, congrats man. Love it.

[@rileyodonnellfishing]

bro tell me why I was wondering when you were gonna catch a biggun and when I would see a notification saying “i caught my biggest bass”, less than a day later this pops up. Good stuff man

[@benfennell476]

WOW. My mouth hit the floor when he said FOURTEEN POUNDS. Congrats Jon. I’ve been watching you for 7 years and I knew it was only a matter of time. What a catch!

[@beccayaseen]

ladies and gents.. the wait/hunt is over!! congrats man, we all believed in ya

[@Job0121]

hi Becca. just rewatched your buying the 'slowe' from Jon B again. did u ever fix it up? gld u r still following him & would love to se another fishing adventure wit ya both together.

[@MarxHaven]

Damn bro! Been watching since like 2015. To see you crush the 10lb mark by so much is crazy. Congrats.

[@LoganAndersonFishing]

Insane, congrats man!🤙🏻

[@546cowboy6]

In 1984 I caught the biggest bass of my fishing life a 7 pounder in Texas it has been with me ever since two wives and three states ago. It was a surpise when I caught it my fishing partner that day was fishing a jig and got hung in a brush pile affording me the oportunity of several casts with a crank bait to the same spot and wham. At the time I said if it weighs seven pounds I am having it mounted. We stopped at an HEB store and weighed it on a certified scale 7 pounds even. I have seen that fish every day since and relived the experience. Today is September 3, 2023 I am 76.

[@SUVRVing]

Holy crap. That's an amazing fish.

[@FishingBiodiversity]

Crazy catch Jon…you did it 💙👊🏻

[@nessuno7580]

Grande andreee

[@jimmieleonard7856]

Congratulations from a very proud grandpa. So proud of you. You are a class act and true sportsman. Hope to see you, your wife, and my great grandaughter soon.

[@kalebbaquera1633]

I love the way you edited this. It's a TV episode, not just a KZbin video. The formatting is great. The ending is golden. Like, Holy crap. All around one of my favorite videos I've ever watched, and that's regardless of the fish. I hope you measured that beautiful guy to get mounted!

[@strat-a-caster2016]

Jon, congratulations my guy! So pumped for you. I can not imagine what that feeling was like to finally not only catch a DD but a 14+. Fish of a lifetime and well deserved man. You have put in the time and grind for sure. Again, congratulations!!

[@classicamericanoldman1091]

As a new angeler...like within 6 months and huge fan of your products...I would FREAK. Well done...

[@JaySiemens]

Yessss! Congrats!

[@BIRDANDTHEWORM]

Jon congratulations! This moment right here is why you don’t water down success

[@TwistedT3rry]

As a Long, Long time sub and fan truly congrats, Jon you deserve that fish more then you even know! thanks or all the effort and words of encouragement to me and all the other fisherman! Congrats again on a bass of a lifetime my man.

[@TheEbc123]

love that you hit AP up to share that moment with him

[@FishingWithJames]

THE ENDING WTF 😳 also, heck of a video!! Amazing storytelling as usual! KFNS 💯

[@kevinchristensen84]

Been watching ya for years, basically watching you grow up, and as a fisherman. Watching the fish get bigger and bigger. She's a real beauty, and it made me almost as happy for you to watch as you released her. Lunkershare gets PLENTY of fish donated; this one isn't critical to their future. Well DONE, my boi!!

[@samgilbert2545]

Been watching since the lake X days. Can't think of anyone who's grinded harder than you to catch a 10+. Good Job!

[@aaronfisher7159]

Damn….you said Lake X and that just reminded me how long Jon has been making videos. Good ole lake X

[@richardbossman9875]

Congratulations and good on you to take a different road and release her back where you caught her. The good thing is that Texas is one of the few places you can still beat your ( now) PB.

[@shawnmorabito7315]

I’ve been watching you for the passed 3 years and I think that is the most melo I’ve ever seen you. A lot of maturing and it was a great catch. Congrats!!

[@mjh1991]

Absolutely awesome! Love the fact you face timed Peric, it just made that moment so much deeper considering all the time you guys have spent on the water together.

[@Z_threetimes]

Dude, the way this video was put together is pure fucking genius. 10/10 but most importantly congrats Jon, you absolutely deserved that beauty! KFNS!

[@parkerruss2696]

this man has came so far I remember watching him years ago making an aluminum boat with a trolling motor work and on his lowe striker congrats Jon IK I'm late but this is insane. Your channel has progressed so much.

[@davidschuyler2263]

Dude. That's a fish of a lifetime. I got chills watching this. Great fish, great filming, great editing. What an experience. Congratulations!

[@drosales43]

My kids watched this with me this AM.. we have googan rods, baits.. we fish and are inspired to keep fishing because of videos like this right here brother!!! Nicely done (Rosales Family)

[@Job0121]

kudos to the 'rosales' family !

[@OROutdoors]

Jon I have been watching your channel for many years. I had the apportunity to meet you through your journeys and watched many of your PB vids there is not a person that I think deserves this more than you. Keep up the hard work and never stop!

[@bigbite_bassin]

Been watching your channel for years now and I just wanted to say congrats! I know that you work hard behind the scenes to make these videos and I think you deserve that double digit! Keep Fishing Never Stop!

[@patrickconnell6654]

Jon B a man that has never given up, this fish was well deserved. Congrats on this monster LMB, and Thanks for letting this fish go to breed and share that Fat Sally's eggs.

[@gusbruker6824]

Congrats, Jon. You’ve been waiting on this one a long time. unREAL that the A-rig held up on that monster, but I’m glad it did.

[@nathanbaker1587]

Everyone catching Donks in that lake congrats 🎉 Also agree put them back into the Water hell with Sharelunker program because it's not certain the fish will survive

[@Pokematt557]

Been watching you grind your ass off for years so happy for you

[@jesselee1771]

Your boy deserves points for keeping you calm for sure johnny boy

[@McGregorSack]

I can’t begin to explain how stoked I am to see this! Every time you upload a video, I always wonder if maybe it’s the one. This time it was.

[@joedavino9225]

I can honestly say I started to cry when you let her go back into that lake. Non fisherman don't understand our love for our sport congrats brother

[@chadm528]

Bro I've seen you hyped over an 8 pounder, the pure silence from both of you says it all!!! Congrats dude been watching, waiting and hoping you got that double digit for years now!! Haha still hope you're going to hunt some bigs come spawn season

[@bwspacity]

My dude. You my new number 1. To release her and not chance harm to that big beauty speaks volumes of the angler you are. The popularity didn't sell ya out. I commend you. Ripsumlipz

[@christiankinney685]

I didn’t know I was going to be watching a documentary😂

[@Whopperjunior69]

Loved that you called peric, always gotta call the OG

[@Fat_Seal123]

I’ve been watching you way before googan! I’ve been waiting to see you finally get into double digits! That was a well deserved fish! Congratulations!

[@capitolbassfishing]

now that is a big fish. Holy, love the video format too. Basic and what we love. BOOM!

[@micahdonaghey3735]

Congratulations Jon. You have been trying to get this for so long and you really deserved it! I can’t wait to see what you do next. Also this was by far your coolest “one catch” video yet lol

[@kevinwarzecha8873]

Love all your content!!!!!congrats and was that ending a cliffhanger for another video or did it just end that way???

[@timflint7512]

Congrats my guy. I’ve taken a break from fishing but this really motivates me to get the rod back out. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@g-rod5199]

congratulations man, you didn't just beat your PB, you demolished it! And I like that you put it back where you caught it!

[@RABassin]

Let’s go dude. Been waiting for this to happen. Can’t believe you went from a kid fishing for crappie in Illinois to this!!! 🔥 🔥

[@danielives8562]

Been watching Jon for 5 years. Awesome to see him finally land a beast. A moment where 1000s of hooking setting and “…it’s a giant!” finally coincided. Congrats!

[@voomer728]

This is why I love you, Jon, and the entire gang! They don’t get enough appreciation! I loved to hear your story and I know that you “Never Stop!” Thanks for such great inspiration!

[@michaelpreney8296]

So cool I loved how you had to call Peric

[@dreichert1438]

Congratulations Jon. Hell of an accomplishment. I agree with you about the sharelunker. Nice to be able to verify and grow other Fisheries but you can't just clean a place out like that. That's the way I feel when they have a Bassmaster tournament on my dad's Lake in Tennessee and haul them an hour up River and release them where they will never come back. That's how I feel about every Lake having three tournaments going on every weekend and releasing them in the same spot. It just ruins it. Especially when spawning is occurring! There should be no tournament during spawn

[@ZZ430T56]

When I lived in NJ, they had/have open bass season. Next door NY and PA (maybe CT too) had no bass fishing allowed in spring. The NJ lakes are not that big and commonly had 20+ tournies at once because everyone came there.

[@dreichert1438]

@@ZZ430T56 I hear ya. Lived in Jersey two decent chunks of my life and average size is definitely smaller than down south. But definitely nice ones to be had in the right places. My buddy says it's gotten tougher for sure. But nice pickerel to catch as well. I don't agree with not having a season in the spring, just not tournaments. Everybody should have a chance to catch bed fish at their Peak. I didn't do a ton of sight fishing on beds until a few years ago when I got more serious and was traveling between states. I had the opportunity to pull the male off one bed standing above them on the Rocks where I knew they could see me. They were pretty much looking right at me, super clear water over Rock in Tennessee. But that's the only way I could do anything from the bank.. I spent 45 minutes getting the female. She kept Hawking The Jig like crazy but wouldn't take. I finally hopped it on this one lone good-sized Rock where I could twitch the craw tails. She went nuts and flashed and I knew I had to pull the trigger quick, which I normally don't do with a jig and trailer. She went crazy, as I was literally 12 ft away looking eye-to-eye, and it was one of my better fish that year. I think everyone should be able to have the experience of something like that if they're serious. Helps you to figure out patterns and spawn timing. So long as people are respectful and return them there so they can get back to the bed. Unfortunately people don't educate themselves that deeply or simply don't care. So I get a closed season. Unfortunately a lot of people don't take their Liberties responsibly. Kind of a metaphor for the big picture right now. Hope you get to experience that if you never have and do me a favor... eat a good cheesesteak in a pizza for me. Just went up there not long ago to check my boys out and I sure miss the food. Fishing was terrible, first cold snap last November, but I scored some good waves down in Cape May. Happy to see that there's still a lot of beauty left in New Jersey.

[@sneersh9107]

@@ZZ430T56 I'm in PA, you're allowed to fish for bass in spring but you can't keep them, bass are open year round but there's no harvest from around early april to mid june (spawning season). Think these are fair rules because you can still fish for them during spawn you just can't take spawning fish. Also a lot of places have big bass programs where you're not allowed to take anything below 15 inches.

[@sneersh9107]

@@dreichert1438 Smaller fish up north is to be expected though, we have the northern strain up here whereas further south they have the southern strain which get bigger and have a longer growing season due to warmer temperatures. I'm in PA and my biggest bass is a 6 pounder, which is pretty big for my area, I've only ever caught one other fish that broke 5 pounds. I know there are bigger ones though, I've heard of people catching 8+ pounders around me, both largemouth and smallmouth but that's very rare here, especially in most places. I hear the delaware has some massive smallies if you're lucky enough to hook up to one. But we have a lot of good trout fishing here too so I guess it kinda evens things out. And again you're allowed to fish for bass year round here, just no harvest during the spawn.

[@dreichert1438]

@@sneersh9107 yep, 6 lb is awesome up there. Got my biggest this year in the Outer Banks at 6 5. Surprisingly I do better there than anywhere else for Bass. It's not easy to find whatever 5lb anywhere anymore except Florida or Texas. Places are far too pressured and overfished with tourneys, plus people keeping them. I don't ever ever keep bass. Don't taste good in my opinion anyway. If people want to take some they need to take the smaller ones and leave the big ones to spread the good genetics. If they don't then they simply don't care about their Fishery or they're ignorant of how it all works and why it's so hard to find quality Big Fish anymore.

[@Nicole-ws3pm]

My brother, fiance and myself have been watching for over 5 years waiting for this moment! I'm so happy for you! Never ever stop

[@shanellstrehlow7110]

Congratulations Jon 🍾🥂. I knew you were going to get one. I had the faith that you were when you embarked on this journey to a DD. You definitely deserve it. Extremely proud of you dude. Again, congrats and peace 🎉☮️🔥💖.

[@LukasMurray]

Mad respect for sending it back! Share lunker has had plenty from there the last month or two!

[@camaroboi13]

Damn Jon, all you gotta do is scroll through the comments and look at the big names of KZbin who are congratulating you, and that should tell you how special this one was. Amazing catch buddy, a fish that size isn’t even in my dreams yet brother!

[@Job0121]

ALSO TELLS ME WHO WATCHES HIM !!!! LETTTTTS GO !!

[@BradHouston95]

The fact that you FaceTimed AP had me smiling. To see his excitement for you too was a pure moment. Congrats man!

[@ASingleBeer]

"KEEP FISHING NEVER STOP!" gave me the freakin chills bro! Congrats!

[@zackfranks9035]

It makes my heart happy to see that Peric was one of the first calls when you caught it!

[@FishingWithAce]

Damn! Epic fish man! Well deserved! Congratz!

[@eoinlowther3547]

Anyone else’s bucket lists to go fishing with him for bass or just in general absolutely passionate about the sport can see it when he speaks in this video props to him doing what he loves for a living and bringing everyone along with him for the ride.

[@southgalunkers9662]

I was thinking 10 maybe 11, but 14.06! That’s legendary dude🔥 Big congratulations, keep fishing 🤙🏼

[@Job0121]

thought the same. when he goes big, he goes big 1

[@aidenperez5169]

I love the documentary style of editing, nice fish too.

[@huntersimon1224]

Jon awesome catch! If anyone deserves this it's you! You've put so much time on the water and NEEDED this one haha congrats man. Also I would love to see you come to central Pennsylvania to fish! I know a few golden spots for some big bruisers😏 but again congratulations!🎣

[@mattphillips6578]

Could not have happened to a better harder working/fishing guy out there! Congrats!!

[@bishopsfishops7440]

I've been in such a fishing slump. Haven't been fishing in the past 3 months or more. This video, any Jon B video really, just inspires me to get back out there and catch fish. Keep fishing never stop.