"Rodney Long" wrote in message
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Lu Powell wrote:
I posted this on rec.outdoors.fishing.bass, but apparently nobody
subscribes, so here it is:

I live on a large retaining pond in north Florida 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?

WEll the best is a #2 treble hook. hooked in the back, under a float

Personally I catch those hogs with lures.

Another thing, take your time reeling the bass in, the more pressure you
put on him/her the bigger chance the hook pulls out.

I landed a 13 lb 5 oz on 6 lb test, never put more than 4 lbs of pull
against her




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Thanks. I'll give it a try. I have caught some pretty good sized ones using
Texas rigged worms and top waters. Nothing near 10 pounds plus like I know
are in the pond.