BassinLou

Cool catch, the fish looks long and slender. Under 3lbs.

I am with the group on this one. Solid 5lbr and some ounces. Congrats on the catch.

Costa is awesome when it comes to their warranties. I have sent my glasses in twice for various reasons. I send them $12, ship it via postal svc and I receive my fixed glasses good as new.

I have the 580P man-o-war glasses with the green lense. Your eyes will love you. Easy on the eyes, and the clarity is amazing. Those glasses in my avatar pic are the ones I am referring to.

KVD Line conditioner, Done.

I used one for a while. Its ok. It gets the job done. For a little bit more I got the Revo S and I love that reel. Also the Lews model that runs for $99 and sometimes seen on sale at Dicks for $89 is also a great reel.

Keep at it, and also be aware of the angle of your hookset. Depending on how the bass took the frog will depend on how you set the hook. Now if your night fishing, then I agree its a feel thing. However during the day, observe the frog and when a bass blows up on it wait to see if the frog is gone and then swing for the fence. If a bass just slurps the frog like an oyster, observe that it indeed took the frog and then set the hook.

I use a heavy rod mainly because of the area I fish. The nastier the better. I fish alot around dense lily pads so with a heavy rod I have the confidence to work a fish out of that cover. A MH rod I once had did not bode so well. As far as distance. Not one problem, the rage has micro guides so it can cast the frog pretty far.

I use 7'4, H, x-fast , St. Croix Rage. I am currently using #50 PP. No problem sticking them and working them back to the boat with that set up.

^^^^^ what he said^^^^^

The color configuration and pattern is completely different and you are not the only one to make that mistake. MC's are also very fun to catch.

I am sorry to tell you, however that is your first mayan Cichlid. It's a peacocks bass cousin.

Prayers sent. Hang in there.

Never got to meet you or fish with you, but you gave me good tips. Best of luck to you.

Wow! You demonstrated great restraint by filiming him. People steal now at every opportunity they can get.

All of my baits hit the water using MS. I do not leave home without it.

Jeez!!! Another one?? Awesome fish. Beautiful backround.

I currently have a 2nd Gen SX for my frogging reel and I really like it. The 3rd gen SX's are lighter and bit smaller, great modifications in my book. The only experience I have with Lews is the MG speed spool and IMO its also a great reel.

That is exactly my point Mike L. Thank you for re-phrasing it.

I would not be concerned if you can't walk the frog. When you put a real live frog in the water and watch it swim does it swim side to side? Think about it.

Thank you Glenn and the BR team. You have made me better bass fisherman and have exposed me to great bunch of people that love to simply bass fish.

Its possible. Rockchalk, brings up a good point. Were there any marks in he fish's mouth that showed it was recently caught? Looking at both pics there is a mark along the gill plate that looks similar.

I would find the owner and then kindly ask if you can borrow it from time to time.

Snakehead for sure.

Start expanding your technique toolbox. That will decrease those bad fishing days and it will increase your fishing confidence.