Toro blanco Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I got my first swimbait rod about a month ago and only had one bite on a hudd. Right behind the hook so nothing until today. I started with a 9" soft Nates bait on a 12/0 beast hook but the center ripped out , so out came the mend it and I switched to the 8" hudd. It looked like it was not going to happen as it was my tenth time out with my new rod and my only bite came in on the third or fourth trip. It's winter so I know the drill I had some free time so I'm at the lake trying out the new pole. I was getting hungry and was hitting my main points as I was thinking of leaving and boom a hard thump. The rod and reel worked flawless and she came in at 5.33 lbs. This being my first swimbait fish I was all jacked up and forgot I was hungry and kept on fishing. About 20 minutes later I decide to make a cast to the very same place, so bombed it out perfectly to the same place. I remember giving myself props on the cast when "THUMP" even harder than the first I instantly knew this was bigger. The LDC and the Conquest winched that fatty to me and she clocked in at 9.01lbs. Giving me a new PB for bass as my old PB for bass was 7lb 12oz and a 23.5" I did not have a scale at the time but I guess was about 8 lbs. So this nine pounder is a great step up for me, Going for that Cali DD! I thank SU and it's members for sharing such great information on this great sport! ricardo, 168 Rookie, Tangaroo215 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro blanco Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I could not find my own pics Lol! One pic of my first swimbait bass and a couple of my new PB! twil93, ricardo, brushhawg1 and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice fish, and that's one hell of a nice set up for a first swimbait combo lol Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco7777 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 CHOKED! nice work Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatKidInNY Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice work! Those fish wanted it bad! Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG_Fishes Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 godamn, those are some pigs, congrats Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
168 Rookie Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 NICE, congrats!! Way to keep grindin bro, never give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyacuh Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Congrats on the fatties! Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishNY Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Congrats! I can’t wait to get my first swimbait fish! Just got a set up and a bunch of baits. Waiting for the ice to thaw. CG_Fishes and Toro blanco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkmeatballs Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Beautiful fish! You'll catch an even bigger one in no time! Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjoutdoors Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Congrats! I bet that catch was adrenaline filled. Toro blanco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro blanco Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Adrenaline Rush! The first one had me going as it was my first swimbait fish and on my new set up. I felt the power of a 5 pounder on my new rod with the first, so when the second one hit. It was instant adrenaline rush to the Max! The power she had was impressive but the Conquest and LDC did their job flawlessly. She tried to jump but I instanly put the tip down and cranked down. She was only able to wake thanks to the set up. I just got a 3.5 pound smallie I got today on a weedless Hudd 68 trout color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro blanco Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Got my first smallie on a swimbait. This time on a weedless Hudd 68 . She came in at 3.54 lbs. This is getting good! CaliBassin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliBassin Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Toro blanco said: Got my first smallie on a swimbait. This time on a weedless Hudd 68 . She came in at 3.54 lbs. This is getting good! Another good one man! Just wanna let you know it’s a largie not a smallie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro blanco Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 The mouth looked small, hybrid maybe? Don from swimbait city planted many types in these waters, so I thought it was. Lol! Guess I have to keep on grinding for that smallie and spot on a swimbait. CaliBassin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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