4 pounder on 2 lb test

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Comment by John Sheehan on January 12, 2011 at 7:52pm

Thanks for the info! A Nuisance? Come on !!

Comment by Jeff Soto on January 12, 2011 at 7:35pm

Well guys,  this bass was caught on an older super-ultralight Quantum Micro MS-54 ULS rod, a little Daiwa Spinmatic X 500T reel loaded with 2 lb Trilene XL clear monofilament line.  We fish tiny hand-tyed jigs that Ledhed makes and we tip the hooks with either a live cricket, waxworm or mealworm.  You can see the little silver jig right below the guide of my rod.  Yes this bass fought great and for several minutes before it was netted.  You really need to have good equipment with smooth drags when using such light line.  Though we catch bass, we are really trying for really big Bluegill and Redear.  Though fun to catch, the Largemouths are a nuisance and we call them "Green Carp"... Ha!

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 12, 2011 at 2:56pm

I'm sure that was quite a battle on such light line.  It takes great angling skills to play and land a fish like that on 2#.

Comment by John Sheehan on January 12, 2011 at 2:12pm

That is quite an exciting  fight on2#test!! Yes what kind of rod and reel ? How long till ya lipped her?I'm guessing it hit a very small bait you're hopefully anxious to reveal. Ha Ha!What is that red bait container back there?No harm if you keep it to yourself though :)

Comment by Mark McKinney on January 12, 2011 at 12:40pm

wow must have had a good drag on that reel,great fish!!

Comment by Andre Sturkey on January 12, 2011 at 12:04pm

Healthy looking fish!

Comment by Jim Gronaw on May 31, 2010 at 5:36pm

Clearly a great fish on such light line. Congrats!