Popular Post LuffDaddy Posted October 12, 2018 Popular Post Posted October 12, 2018 Well guys I set a "trophy bass goal" for myself when I decided to take up bass fishing as a hobby back in June of this year, and that was 8 pounds. I've caught a few 5s and one 6 since then. I've been totally addicted since I caught by first bass (one of the 5 pounders). I basically fish every morning before work and during my break (I drive half the day for my job). So I stopped at a decent sized pond I was driving by yesterday and threw an H2O Express squarebill hoping to get a few little guys, which I did catch one dink. I walked to the other side and on my second cast I thought I hit a log til I saw a HUGE mouth break the surface and my lure came flying at my face.... Oh hell no.... I throw it right back, and wouldn't you believe it, she hits it even harder! Really got a good hookset and the fight was on. She peeled off 30 yards of drag that was TIGHT and jumped 3 times. My knees were weak. My hands were shaking... When I pulled her out the water I got two treble points almost to the barb in my finger and didn't feel it. I ran back to my truck to get my scale thinking she has to be close to 8 if not 9.... 8.15 pounds and 26 inches long!!!! I did it! I'm definitely getting a replica mount of this beauty! I want to thank all of the members here, for I've learned invaluable things from you guys! I attached a pic of her... You can see I'm in a daze from the adrenaline! 38 5 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Sweeeeeeeeeeet Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 That's awesome! Congrats. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Definitely Hawg status! ? Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Very nice. Congrats! Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Awesome Bass! Grats! Quote
Super User Mobasser Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Very nice fish! Congrats on your catch Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 That's a nice fish. Congrats! Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Congrats on your new PB. Don't forget to update your profile PB. Quote
Hook2Jaw Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 On this week's episode of River Monsters... Nice fish, brohemius maximus! 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Great Bass ~ ! The expression on your face says it all . . . Congrats A-Jay Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, LuffDaddy said: Well guys I set a "trophy bass goal" for myself when I decided to take up bass fishing as a hobby back in June of this year, and that was 8 pounds. I've caught a few 5s and one 6 since then. I've been totally addicted since I caught by first bass (one of the 5 pounders). I basically fish every morning before work and during my break (I drive half the day for my job). So I stopped at a decent sized pond I was driving by yesterday and threw an H2O Express squarebill hoping to get a few little guys, which I did catch one dink. I walked to the other side and on my second cast I thought I hit a log til I saw a HUGE mouth break the surface and my lure came flying at my face.... Oh hell no.... I throw it right back, and wouldn't you believe it, she hits it even harder! Really got a good hookset and the fight was on. She peeled off 30 yards of drag that was TIGHT and jumped 3 times. My knees were weak. My hands were shaking... When I pulled her out the water I got two treble points almost to the barb in my finger and didn't feel it. I ran back to my truck to get my scale thinking she has to be close to 8 if not 9.... 8.15 pounds and 26 inches long!!!! I did it! I'm definitely getting a replica mount of this beauty! I want to thank all of the members here, for I've learned invaluable things from you guys! I attached a pic of her... You can see I'm in a daze from the adrenaline! Definitely a Wall Hanger! HAWG! Quote
Ksam1234 Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 Congrats ! That is also my personal goal! I have came close with a 7 but won’t stop till is get that 8! Nice bass man Quote
GReb Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 Congrats! I’d be a nervous wreck if my PB was on the other end of a couple tiny trebles!!! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 CONGRATULATIONS! Quote
Super User Darren. Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Fantastic catch! What a beast! Congrats!! Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Congratulations on your new personal best bass. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted October 12, 2018 Global Moderator Posted October 12, 2018 Great Job!! Mike Quote
Super User Gundog Posted October 12, 2018 Super User Posted October 12, 2018 Bravo on the great catch. Still proves what I've always said. I live in the wrong state. 2 Quote
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