[RyanMac14]

Hey gentlemen. Long time, no post so here comes my classic novel. Not because I haven't been fishing, just figured no one want to see trips of a dozen micro bass under a pound. With the birth of my third in April, fishing has become relatively more scarce, atleast compared to you maniacs. So the trips I do get I stay local and beat up on the baby bass instead of going for quality. Today was no different, except big mama of the pond paid a visit. This is the local park pond that I always get ragged on here for, but has given me a 5+ pounder and now a 6+pounder in 2 years. Weeds are of course bad already so I was chucking 50 yard senko bombs to a fishy looking part of the pond that isnt accessible on foot even with waders. Less than a half hour into the trip, I send one out and as soon as it hits the water it starts to take off to the side, as soon as I set the hook, she shot straight to the surface for one of several big jumps. No matter how much I tried to keep her down, she was leaping out higher than any fish I've ever caught regardless of size. Seeing how massive she was after the first jump, I was already shaking and yelling holy shit which is rare for me as I normally keep my composure. She peeled drag like I've never had seen before and after a couple minute fight, I had her. Couldnt help but fall to my knees in the water as i grabbed her. I've caught a few 5s before and she was so much bigger that i thought I had over a 7 atleast. Luckily I remembered the scale this trip and she weighed in at 6.15. PB by over half a pound. Even luckier, some random walker decided to be tramping through the woods as I lifted her so I yelled over and asked for a quick favor of a few pics. Got some beautiful pics of a beaut of a fish that I most likely won't beat here in NJ. Dont mind the looks of me, wasnt expecting a photoshoot today. Miss you maniacs and tight lines!

Bonus pics of the little guys I have to catch 12 of just to catch 1 2 pounder per trip. Still love every minute of it