a guy willing to learn and great advice given here on BR? 

 

 

 

Did I mention my hands are about a foot and a half across? 

 

I know it's a dink but I'm real excited for a number of reasons. First, it's the first bass I've caught in 30 years. Next, it's a lure and technique I've NEVER caught a bass on before. Finally I tried to listen and read all the great advice on here and it worked. Thanks.

 

BTW, I'm not trying to sound like a kiss ass but on a side note, I was going to lay this fish down and take a picture next to my reel but in watching a Bassresource video on You Tube he states it's not good for the fish due to removing their protective membrane. Therefore all I did was thumb it and release it back into the water. 

 

Reel: Diawa ADIA

Rod:  BPS Carbonlite 7' med. micro

line: Trilene XT green 17lb (I know it's heavy but I switched reels and that's what was on there)

Strike King 3/8 Black and Blue Jig

Strike King Black and Blue Rage Craw.

Congrats! WTG!

Congrats and to many more!
 

Jeff

Hey, that looks familiar! Gotta love the black and blue jig! Congrats on your first bass in a long time! Keep fishing that and you'll get one like this! (My best today)

Reel: Diawa ADIA

Rod:  BPS Carbonlite 7' med. micro

line: Trilene XT green 17lb (I know it's heavy but I switched reels and that's what was on there)

Strike King 3/8 Black and Blue Jig

Strike King Black and Blue Rage Craw.

It's heavy but its not like your throwing 25 lb you're ok with that you caught fish and it looks like it matches the dingy water...

You done good...

Nice job!! I caught my first jig fish this year too after reading all the posts.

congrats man its all about the experience

Congrats on your first jig bass!