FishingMastah1 Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Lost a big fish just about an hour ago off a trick worm. Took me about 15-20 minutes of different retrieves to find out what was workin, had a decent fish on, he jumped off, then caught a real little guy. Moved over a little bit to the peak on the bend of the bank I was fishing, saw what looked like a 2-3 lb fish just sitting there (no sunglasses,) so I threw it past him, deadsticked it for about 10 seconds, then very slowly started retrieving it towards him. He swam off subtly, and then this hog slammed that freakin worm, fought it for about 2 seconds then it jumped and shook the hook like nothin. Two things I had going against me, using 8lb monofilament, and a hook with the barb smashed down, since I usually catch smaller fish. I saw that thing good on the jump though, thing probably had a 5 1/2" mouth and looked like it was stuffed from thanksgiving dinner, I'd say 4-5 lbs. Probably would have been a PB. Ah well, atleast I am gaining confidence in plastic worms. Definitely going back there sometime soon. Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted December 2, 2013 Super User Posted December 2, 2013 It happens unfortunately, learn from the experience and try again.... and again.... you get my drift. Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted December 2, 2013 Super User Posted December 2, 2013 Yea man it's the worse when you see your PB come off. I would much rather not have that image in my head, I STILL have the image of my PB that got away in my head Quote
bassguytom Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 Keep at it. It's going to happen again we can't land them all and you have gained confidence in a new technique. You will land a bigger fish with the knowledge you have gained. Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted December 2, 2013 Posted December 2, 2013 she wasn't hooked but ur hooked for life! now take the rubberband off ur reel...i mean mono. braid w/ fluoro leader gives you great hook sets, sensitivity and durability. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 2, 2013 Global Moderator Posted December 2, 2013 Bad thing is the more you fish the more it will happen to you. I lost one several years ago in a smaller lake in Missouri that may have challenged the state record. Did everything right and the fish still beat me, it's what keeps you going. Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 2, 2013 Super User Posted December 2, 2013 Congratulations! You are now a member of "I Lost The Big One" club. Most of us are members. The only good part of being part of this club is that there are no dues!!!! Quote
FishingMastah1 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Posted December 2, 2013 Congratulations! You are now a member of "I Lost The Big One" club. Most of us are members. The only good part of being part of this club is that there are no dues!!!! For some reason I don't feel like I should be celebrating my enactment Quote
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