5.13 8 pound vanish on a med spinning rod. a healthy head shake from a fish that weighs 5.13 exceeds the weight of the fish, and probably line test too, its all about proper drag settings. i caught a 35 pound catfish on 6 pound test at the spillway here several years ago. now that was ridiculous

7lb largemouth on #8 Ande (clear mono). Live bull minnow.

6+ pound female.

Ultralight setup.

Fenwick ultralight rod.

Shimano Sarah reel.

4 pound fluoro line.

2-inch white grub.

1/64 ounce jig head (used in fly fishing).

Along the bank at my feet while reeling in.

Still don't know who was more surprised, me or the bass.

And the best news is that she is still in that pond!!! 

I am going to fish that pond this Friday morning before my client meeting.