jachandl1989 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Still in my first year with swimbait fishing and I know this wasn't caught on a $200 bait, and I know it's not a giant, especially for Florida. But I am having fun. Not my overall PB but now I have something to go up against. 13 Fishing Concept A3 BPS Predator Muskie Rod Shimano Armajoint 190SF Phil A., aphaneuf16, Bassboydave and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyback Angler Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Solid fish bro. Well done. Doesn’t matter how much your bait cost, or what is considered a “giant”. If you’re proud of your catch, show it off, tell a story about it, and enjoy the moment. If you keep at the swimbait game, and enjoy it, your persistence will pay off when you least expect it. yev14, jachandl1989, Mayes and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Nice fish. Cost of the bait has nothing to do with it's ability to catch fish, don't let the hype get you. The fish in my profile pic was caught on a 69 dollar cl8 baby possum. jachandl1989 and yev14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonF Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Having fun is the only thing that matters. Congrats man, keep grinding jachandl1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jachandl1989 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Thanks for the kind words everybody. Encouragement is huge for the growth of this lifestyle. 717liprippers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieSmall Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Custom rod $1000 Reel $500 Bait $200 Picture of a lifetime PRICELESS! Congrats on your catch!!! jachandl1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 As others said about the baits. Time on water is more worth any bait. Congratulations and you will get a bigger one. jachandl1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yev14 Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/7/2023 at 9:20 PM, bassbass said: Time on water is more worth any bait. Gospel truth.... Nice fish! jachandl1989 and bassbass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LClements Posted September 17, 2023 Report Share Posted September 17, 2023 Hell of a fish brother! Can’t wait to see you catch one even bigger! You’ll for sure catch one on that armajoint- those things are sick. jachandl1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jachandl1989 Posted September 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 3 hours ago, LClements said: Hell of a fish brother! Can’t wait to see you catch one even bigger! You’ll for sure catch one on that armajoint- those things are sick. I love that bait. Funny story, I got a couple of swimbaits. Nothing too high end, spro Chad shad and bucca bull wake. Wife knows how much I love my Shimano so she buys me another one thinking I had lost mine because I had!t throen it recently. She does a great job on merch and does a deal with Garrett customs online and is gonna do my Shimano in a bass pattern. Very excited. LClements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jachandl1989 Posted September 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just now, jachandl1989 said: I love that bait. Funny story, I got a couple of swimbaits. Nothing too high end, spro Chad shad and bucca bull wake. Wife knows how much I love my Shimano so she buys me another one thinking I had lost mine because I had!t throen it recently. She does a great job on merch and does a deal with Garrett customs online and is gonna do my Shimano in a bass pattern. Very excited. Also @LClements, it's his bait he sold to me. Send that dude a coupon for free chips and queso. What's it gonna cost you? Less than $10, he deserves it. LClements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnash Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Nice fish brother!! jachandl1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojangles Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Catch them on whatever works for or interests you! That fish was taking that bait no matter what tier gear. I'd honestly hold off on the super fancy baits until you find something that seems perfect for your waters and style of fishing. Keep having fun and keep grinding! jachandl1989 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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