Tied my PB!

On 1/9/2026 at 4:16 AM, 22RangerZ520R said:

Persistence, preparation and timing are probably the biggest take aways I have over the years.  Continuing to grind when your mind is telling you to quit (I've been to the point mentally many times where I'm about to pull the plug and put it on the trailer and that's the exact moment I'll get bit!).  Making sure your gear is 100%, net at the ready and re-tying baits often throughout the day (I've learned this one the hard way by casting off expensive baits).  Hitting prime structure and/or cover multiple times.  Catching the big ones "slipping" during a feeding frenzy.  Having the mindset of quality over quantity..... I'd much rather catch one giant than the 100 dinks "MLF style" by beating the banks with a bladed jig or shaking a minnow.

 

In a nutshell those are some things I've done/noticed over the years.  Nothing new...  No secret bait, no private waters, no live bait, no guides, just putting the time in on the water.  Also, putting forth the effort needed along with some old fashioned grit and determination.

 

Last, but definitely not least is once the giants hit the net, giving thanks to God for the bite and opportunity to enjoy His creation!!!

Thank you!