"Lu Powell" wrote in message
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I live on a large retaining pond that has some monster bass. I often catch
small bream and put them out on a large hook to catch a big bass. Most of
the time, I will get a big bass to hit, and occasionally will get it to the
bank. Far too many times, I lose the bait and bass before I can get it in.
What's the best hook and hooking method that will improve my chances?

Probably need a bigger hook. If you are C&R with big bream for bait I
suggest a big circle hook (maybe 6/0 or 7/0) and let the bass take it for a
long time, then jsut reel them in without setting the hook. If you are
quick on the hook set, then probably a big J-hook or big bait holder hook.
Problem with the latter is if the fish swallows your bait you can do him a
lot of injury making survivability of C&R or CPR fish noticabley lower.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com