I'm so fancy

Went back tonight and hooked up again All hooked on the Berkeley minnow. I tried spinner with a curly and jitterbug but no bites. I also hooked up the same guy again!! No pics because when I went to grab him, my line loosened and the hook popped out good to know he stays in the same place though so I can catch him and weigh him. Thing is, ran into a couple of other guys fishing and they all catch and eat. So sad to see a big guy like him get eaten. Any advice to teach him not to get caught? Lol!

Thanks guys! I'll be buying a measuring tape and weight thing asap. Any recommendations on a cheap one that can get the job done? I'm also surprised the 1/8oz jig hook could catch something this big. Is the coloration normal on this guy? That was another thing I was going to inquire about. Almost like tiger or zebra markings

Hey guys Been fishing on a off in my lifetime but more recently started using lures. Caught my biggest largemouth today. Not sure how big and how much it weighed since it was pitch black out and I had just got off work so I only brought my rod and lures. Saw a lot of minnows jumping so I took out the jig with a swimming minnow gulp