I've kept three this season - same thing. Bob Pond mentioned this to me years ago - they were trying to find out what kept the bass from spawning. The eggs would eventually be absorbed by the fish. Not sure they were ever able to figuere out why.
DZ
DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.