So headed to Gene Coulon Park to fish for some smallmouth and largemouth. Wanted to try my new Rapala floater once i arrived i caught dinks of bass maybe 6-8 inches. Next moved on to my secret spot where i consistently catch average sized bass (1-2 pounds). Maybe on the 3rd cast i let the bait hit the surface then a twitched it consistently then BAM! I knew he was big and it weighed 5 1/2 pounds the fight was about 2 minutes long i had 6 pound spider wire monofilament this proves you dont need a very heavy line to catch a big bass just a good smooth drag, dont horse em in and lastly knowledge! Yes! the fish was realeased i actually have a video of it on youtube here is the link:http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhBRaavMUFY

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