Like most I grew up trying for easier caught fish. The Bass were always the more experienced fish. I went on my buddy's boat and threw Red Shad 5 inch ribbon tail texas rig, having no clue what I was doing. I got bit and it almost pulled the rod out of my hand and it was only a 2 lb large mouth.
I was done....rods, reels, boats, and every free second I get is now dedicated to Bass fishing.