Joel Lakes

Thats the thing i know im keepin the line as tight as possible. They just attack like crazy. I feel like an idiot and i hate having to off some of these juvenile bass and it sucks

I have mastered the ponds in my area using a weighted 4/0 hook and UV tightlines bait. I prefer the senkos best but ive caught them everywhere on everything they make. Ive found whatever the uv they put in the baits works real well in ponds with even minimal visibility. Also really slow with a pop every now and then to see if anyones on the line

i decided to finally join bass resource today. Im not a novice fisherman by any means. Although im having a huge problem all the sudden ive never had. Currently my favorite way to fish has been with a stick work and weighted 4/0 hook. Ive litterally been killing it catching 10-15 everytime i go out. Normally im a catch and release guy but as of late the fish have just been hammering my bait to the point they swallow it before i can get them in. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on avoiding the bass swallowing the hooks?