For the second week in a row, Fish of the Week goes to a teen with a big largemouth bass from opening day at Braidwood Lake; this time caught by Ethan Furlan.

By Dale Bowman

Ethan Furlan with another big largemouth bass from opening day at Braidwood Lake. Provided photo — Ethan Furlan with another big largemouth bass from opening day at Braidwood Lake.

One more of the brutes caught on opening day, March 1, at Braidwood Lake.

Ethan Furlan, 16, a sophomore and member of the fishing team at Reed-Custer, caught a 6-pound largemouth bass with a crankbait on opening day while fishing with his grandfather, Anthony Tessone.

“He catches and releases, so this beauty is still out there,” emailed “proud aunt,” Traci Tessone.

Full-length view of Ethan Furlan with another big largemouth bass from opening day at Braidwood Lake. Provided photo — Full-length view of Ethan Furlan with another big largemouth bass from opening day at Braidwood Lake.

And here is the full-length view.

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For the second week in a row, Fish of the Week goes to a teen with a big largemouth bass from opening day at Braidwood Lake; this time caught by Ethan Furlan.