So, you catch a huge bass.

[fish hawk]

16.4 was few years back think 17 in state all time .

What were the length & girth measurements?

 

[catchdogs]

I’m pretty sure 29 1/4 inches long can’t remember on girth . Sadly she had already laid her eggs and her belly was empty. If she had eggs woukd have easily been too 10 of all time ga bass.

 

[Doboy Dawg]

Caught this big girl off the bed I think she might be sick

 

[King.Of.Anglers.Jeremiah]

Why do you need the scales to be certified? Unless you catch one that tops 22lb 4oz, what good does a certified scale do you? Georgia doesn't recognize private pond records, do they? If you really want to know, buy yourself a hand held scale and keep it in your boat. And while your'e at it, add a flexible measuring tape. Catch that trophy bass, take its measurements and pictures and put it back to make more little bass. Then send the pics and measurements to someone that makes quality replicas and have a trophy that will last.

That's what I'd do! You can also send your scale to IGFA and they'll cerify it for you.