tysonck Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I finally got some time off, and my dad wanted to go catch some big bluegills. So I decided I drive the boat, go find some beds and let him wear them out on the flyrod. I tied on my bullshooter, and proceeded to play back up every time we pulled up to a brim bed. I’ve made probably 40 Casts, and my dad was burning them up. I saw a likely brush pile, made a cast, three cranks of the reel handle, and the water exploded. I had her on for about 20 seconds, and my dad said it was the biggest bass he’s ever seen. I’m guessing 11 or 12, Not quite as big as the fish I pulled off in March. And then, she just broke off. She jumped twice afterwards and threw the bait in about 12 feet of water. I have no idea what happened, and we looked for the bait for about an hour. No luck. I guess it’s a right of passage. But what a bummer. It reminded me of the first deer I missed with a bow. Zeravla, porkmeatballs and BamaChild 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 That sucks and I now the feeling. Try to get past it and in a while try to get her again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadbassin89 Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 It’s the worst feeling! Gut wrenching. Just gotta buy a new one quick to get your mind off it! Low&Slow and chevro1et 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Don't let this stop your mojo. You are dialed in. Check your line often tho. I use a flexible rod with my bg baits because there is alot of bait that can come loose on a fish. There are also alot of edges on BG baits that can nick line too. Too powerful a rod can exaggerate the scrapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPerkins802 Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Better luck next time man, Just adds fuel to the fire! You'll get her! Edited May 28, 2018 by JoshPerkins802 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willluvstafish Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 That ish hurts, it's a very difficult part of the Swimbait game. But you lost it on a monster, not just casted off. Just casting off is literally the all time worst! Bloodkitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanwhite Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 That has happened to me twice with 175's, at least you got to see her throw it. Sucks to think of a fish swimming around with a 3+ ounce bait stuck on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS_SWINGER Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) On 5/27/2018 at 6:13 PM, tysonck said: I finally got some time off, and my dad wanted to go catch some big bluegills. So I decided I drive the boat, go find some beds and let him wear them out on the flyrod. I tied on my bullshooter, and proceeded to play back up every time we pulled up to a brim bed. I’ve made probably 40 Casts, and my dad was burning them up. I saw a likely brush pile, made a cast, three cranks of the reel handle, and the water exploded. I had her on for about 20 seconds, and my dad said it was the biggest bass he’s ever seen. I’m guessing 11 or 12, Not quite as big as the fish I pulled off in March. And then, she just broke off. She jumped twice afterwards and threw the bait in about 12 feet of water. I have no idea what happened, and we looked for the bait for about an hour. No luck. I guess it’s a right of passage. But what a bummer. It reminded me of the first deer I missed with a bow. Tyson how old are you maybe I got something for you Edited May 29, 2018 by BASS_SWINGER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysonck Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 20 hours ago, BASS_SWINGER said: Tyson how old are you maybe I got something for you I’m 33. Lol I haven’t even looked at this thread because it still hurts. I haven’t even started searching for a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS_SWINGER Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/27/2018 at 6:13 PM, tysonck said: I finally got some time off, and my dad wanted to go catch some big bluegills. So I decided I drive the boat, go find some beds and let him wear them out on the flyrod. I tied on my bullshooter, and proceeded to play back up every time we pulled up to a brim bed. I’ve made probably 40 Casts, and my dad was burning them up. I saw a likely brush pile, made a cast, three cranks of the reel handle, and the water exploded. I had her on for about 20 seconds, and my dad said it was the biggest bass he’s ever seen. I’m guessing 11 or 12, Not quite as big as the fish I pulled off in March. And then, she just broke off. She jumped twice afterwards and threw the bait in about 12 feet of water. I have no idea what happened, and we looked for the bait for about an hour. No luck. I guess it’s a right of passage. But what a bummer. It reminded me of the first deer I missed with a bow. Tyson how old are you maybe I’m got something for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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