I'm betting ti was a striper since I saw several good size stripers
withing 50 feet of that spot busting shad, but without putting it in the
boat or getting a good look at it I can't tell for sure. It seemed to be
light in color, but I have caught several largemouth in that area in the
past that
were almost white.

I feel your pain. I waso ut today using rat-l-traps and hit something big.
I mean, I really thought I snagged at first...when he jumped, I was just in
awe. Large mouth..no less than 3 lbs..more than likely heavier from the
fight...I get him to shore but couldn't reach downt o lip him..so I lifted
him out..and SNAP.. There went my lure..there went my fish..

However, counting him, all day I had four fish..2 1/2 lbs, 1 3/4 lb..even
taught some kids a bit about fishing. They were just amazed watching me
pull two in back to back.

Christopher