Integrajosh

No luck the past couple weekends, just a few dinkers. The water is pretty dirty right now, which might have something to do with it I guess

Decided to just buy a new setup this weekend. Thinking a 7' something medium/heavy rod and a nice b8 caster combo because I like to jig fish a lot. You guys have any suggestions of your "dream setup"? I'd rather get opinions than just buying the most expensive stuff ?

Thanks bassb8caster, very sound advice. Pretty sure I was being way too cautious before, I was trying to let her get tired. Turns out that big girl has some stamina, lol. Also forgot to mention this pond has zero cover except weeds/pads along the shoreline, which is only a foot or two deep So awesome, nothing like catching a huge largemouth. I hope you rendezvous again one day What test braided line guys?

I'll definitely post a pic when I catch her, gonna take another crack at it this weekend. Stay tuned guys, thanks again for all the advice!

Thanks guys, happy to be on here. Unfortunately I can't afford a new setup at the time being, but I'm currently running 15 lb mono. Been a while since I restrung it so should I go with braid this time? I've never used it before, what do you think? Like I said, she spit the hook out. The line has never broke on me before

Thanks guys, I'm not giving up until I land this fish. Was also considering catching some shiners since I have a bait bucket and cast net already. What are your opinions on using live bait for monster bass? Thanks again

Hey everyone, this is my first post so I made sure it was a good one. This is a typical fish that got away story just so you're aware, Hahaha. I was fishing the retention pond at my apartment complex yesterday around 3:00 pm. Very small pond, 150 yards in length and you can cast across it. I've only caught tiny bass up until this point. I heard rumors of a monster bass lurking near the shallowest part of the pond, where most of the cover/bait fish are. Second cast using a black/red flake crawfish jig got me a small bite, which turned out to be the potential bass of a lifetime... My medium action pole immediately bent over, with the fish ripping drag out of the quantum smoke spinning reel. Fought for a good 30 seconds trying to keep him from jumping, until he broke the surface like a great white shark. My heart started pounding. I've caught a 7 lb bass before but this was much, much bigger. Got him close to the shore, but as soon as it saw me he/she shot into the weeds, ripping out more drag and shaking the hook loose in the process. I've never felt so dissapointed in my life, so close to my first 10 lb or more large mouth. Long story short, I need redemption! In your guy's opinion, should I fish the same spot next weekend? Same lure? Same time? How the hell can I get this fish to bite again?! Thanks in advance, I'm looking forward to posting a picture of this monster for you guys!