Finally a fish worth pulling the camera out for. On my local Maryland reservoir yesterday after work. Of late I've been doing alright with the 15" to 17" largemouth but the better fish have been eluding me. This one went five pounds on the nose.

 

 

3/8th ounce football jig with a baby paca craw, I tie the skirt with round rubber. I was working along the 18 foot deep contour line. Made a long cast, let the jig hit the bottom, then just let it sit still for 30 seconds. Did not feel the tap, just saw the line start to move. The water is extremely clear in this reservoir and the place gets a lot of fishing pressure. Frequently the best retrieve is no retrieve at all. A bass hunting along the contour will see the jig and craw just fine. Excessive movement seems to deter the older fish.

 

Nice catch, thanks for  a good write up too. 

Good to know. Sounds how like how things have been at my local Maryland reservoir as well. Have me thinking maybe I'll stop by there after work today.

I hope that one day I will have the confidence/patience to dead stick a jig. Pretty work!

Nice fish what reservoir were u fishing I'm from maryland also

Nice fish what reservoir were u fishing I'm from maryland also

 

Little Seneca Lake. Another jig fish from Friday after work.

 

Nice fish for sure!