At left, small-mouth black bass, weight 5 Ibs. 15 oz., length 22 inches, 

 girth 17 inches, landed by Albert Jay Cook of Pittsburg, Penna. This 

 bass was taken from the cold waters of Black Lake. McNaughton, Wis- 

 consin, during a snowstorm and it put up a snappy fight for freedom. 

 The lure used was a Pflueger- Surprise Minnow, perch colored body. 



At right, large-month black bass, weight 7 pounds, length 23 : _ inches, 

 girth 16 inches, landed by \\mrield S. Matteson, Slielbyville. ^li^higan. 

 This bass was taken from the waters of Miller Lake, Michigan, on a very 

 hot Julv dav and the lure used wa> a live shiner. 



