"Lu Powell" wrote in message
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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?



You are on the right track, but what kind of hook do you use? Trilene green
12/15lb test with a #3 gamakatsu hook is a good idea? I've caught 40+lb
cats on it and got all of them up to the boat. Hardest part is getting them
to the boat or bank and then picking them up. Depending on the depth you
could use a FlexIt, Crocodile, or Little Cleo spoon and just jig it about
10/12 inches off the bottom constantly.
SodBuster