Tag: Donkey

Donkey

Refers to an exceptionally big largemouth bass (sometimes used for other bass species too).
Usually heavier than the “average big fish” — often 7–10+ pounds, depending on local standards.
The term comes from the idea that the fish is so large and thick it’s built like a donkey.

Bass Lingo & Slang

Bass fishing has its own language, and if you spend enough time on the water or around seasoned anglers, you’ll hear a mix of colorful words and phrases that don’t … Continue Reading

09/23/2025
The Whopper that almost got away!

I was fishing a lake one day when I hooked onto a whopper! I was working a grassy area, so I kept the line tight to keep the fish from … Continue Reading

09/22/2025