Hi guys. I haven't been posting much since our move to Kansas, mostly because compared to Florida it is a fishless wasteland. Thankfully, the next two weeks find me in Lake Placid, Florida, where I can actually find largemouth bass. The fishing has been a little tough, but yesterday I saw a large fish follow a swimbait all the way to where I was wading. I went back today with her in mind.

Using a 1/2oz Strike King Red Eye Shad, I made a long cast and was yo-yoing the lure when she hit and started peeling line off the reel. I knew the fish was of good size and got a little nervous when I felt her coming topside to breach. She jumped twice, which always scares me when I'm using treble hooks, but thankfully she was well hooked. Regardless, I found myself thinking out loud when I said, "Get the rod down, Jason!" I brought her to me and then realized there was no one else around. This forced me into taking a couple crummy pics, but hopefully you'll enjoy them anyway. I got the hooks out quickly and released her to swim away.

It's good to be home.

WTG and nice photos. I've always enjoyed Florida's light colored sands and clear water conditions too!

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