Right when we started off I was sure to tell Shmirwin how spinnerbaits hadn't caught a fish on this pond in over a year so they were pretty much worthless to use. So we used normal tactics, and caught a few bass/rock bass.
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Eventually I switched up to of all things, yes a spinnerbait just to see if it would work. Soon enough I caught a couple more small bass and rock bass, so Shmirwin switched up as well to a much nicer Terminator stainless spinnerbait. Soon enough, he was catching bass - in fact, outfishing me!
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So I tried a variety of different lures hoping for something else to work. It didn't, so finally I gave in and put the good old white tandem spinnerbait back on the line. Fished for a while, more small bass and rock bass when suddenly I cast near a laydown and the rod just doubled over! It started peeling 15lb pound line like there was no tomorrow, I assumed I had snagged a carp or caught a pike. Then, she turned and came to the surface - a BIG bass! Biggest I have seen out of that pond in quite a few years. WOW what a fight! She kept bulldogging and peeling drag, I had carp that fought worse than this bass, seriously! Finally I subdued the beast and got her to boatside and into the BBR Grasp.
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That picture doesnt do that bass justice! I have seen many 4lb fish, this one was definitely bigger. I would easily say it was over 5 pounds. It was heavy for sure. I have caught one bigger out of that pond years ago but it has been quite some time. Another pic to give you an idea of the size:
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Man oh man, that made my year! Just knowing there are bass that size in that pond still!
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Well thanks Shmirwin for coming out it was certainly a great morning!!