Caught a Largemouth Bass on Katy Ponds using a Strike Pro FlapJack in "Weapon" color on Shimano Chronarch Ci4+ 151 with 12lb Vanich Fluorocarbon on a 7'2" MH T. Allen rod

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Jimmy_Lynch
3/3/2015 1:34:28 AM

9lb BEAST! Just varying my retrieve and fan casting with the FlapJack and when I ripped through brush I got stopped hard... She immediately jumped and I about went in the water when I saw she had 1 hook in the corner of her jaw. A soft rod is necessary when fishing with trebles and my T. Allen kept her pinned and on the hook. Thank you @BrandonScottAlt for the pictures! Enjoy Scouters!

Catch Details

	Species	Largemouth Bass
	Waterway	Katy Ponds
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	Lure/Bait	Strike Pro FlapJack in "Weapon" color on Shimano Chronarch Ci4+ 151 with 12lb Vanich Fluorocarbon on a 7'2" MH T. Allen rod
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1. May 11, 2015 Ben_Sanford 0
  👍👍🐖🐖🐖👍👍😎
2. Apr 27, 2015 bruton9 0
  Wow
3. Apr 05, 2015 PatMas 0
  Dude, fantastic fish. Great catch!
4. Mar 25, 2015 nathaniel jones 0
  How much is it?
5. Mar 24, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @saltlife32 it's a T. Allen Rod. 7ft 2in MH power with a moderate fast action. Carbon Fiber blank too. Very light and sensitive. I love it
6. Mar 24, 2015 nathaniel jones 0
  What rod?
7. Mar 11, 2015 TexasAngler89 0
  @reefboi16
8. Mar 07, 2015 thedevman1 0
  I didn't think you were bashing. Tight lines
9. Mar 07, 2015 Esgar Montalvo 0
  @Jimmy_Lynch I went with SeaGuar abrazx 12Lb Fluoro I yet have to try.?
10. Mar 06, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @thedevman1 not bashing or giving lessons. Just stating what I do. I notice the memory in the Vanish too.
11. Mar 06, 2015 thedevman1 0
  Guy and rough on gear period lol. I broke the worm gear on a revo sx 4 months after I got it! So I need 12 lb fluoro with less memory. That vanish got Curly reall ...more quick. The seaguar is still strait
12. Mar 06, 2015 thedevman1 0
  But not because of my knot or bad line... I forgot to loosen my drag after I respooled. It wasn't bad line just forgetfulness :/ . You may not fish the same ...more way I do with that line. I am a heavy cover
13. Mar 06, 2015 thedevman1 0
  To clarify: my knots don't break and when I use Fluoro I'll make my knot and when I cinch it I keep the knot in my mouth as I cinch. Fluoro burns easy. I've ...more only been broken off by a bass 1 time ever,
14. Mar 06, 2015 thedevman1 0
  Yer tryin to give me lessons or somethin? LOL anyway it's all personal pref. for line I use seaguar smackdown 65 lb braid and seaguar 12 lb fluoro. The vanish ...more kept breaking and was brittle.
15. Mar 06, 2015 thedevman1 0
  Well I like both my rods. My drag on my MH is clamped tight at all times for my braid and jigs. He only exception is for open water. I'll loosen a click or 2 ...more my ML has a semi loose drag. I feel like
16. Mar 05, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @tkotattoos thank you
17. Mar 05, 2015 Tim Knecht 0
  Great catch man!
18. Mar 05, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @Esgar272 I'm not endorsing it or saying its the best, just that I haven't had too much trouble. I know there are better lines out there
19. Mar 05, 2015 Esgar Montalvo 0
  I'll give you an update if I decide to go with Vanish@Jimmy_Lynch
20. Mar 05, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  A moderate fast MH with a proper set drag should have no issues.
21. Mar 05, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @thedevman1 regarding the rods, with treble hooks you should have a looser drag and a MH powered Rod works fine, you just need the proper action like a Moderate ...more Fast NOT a fast. It's what I use and
22. Mar 05, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  Wet it down and test it and I guarantee it could be tied better. It's that shock on hook set that pops the line although I haven't had a single failure on ...more a fish or snag
23. Mar 05, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @thedevman1 I have not had any issues you just stated about the Vanish. Not endorsing it but that's my experience. The biggest thing with fluoro is the knot ...more strength. If you think your not is good
24. Mar 05, 2015 thedevman1 0
  I have both. MH 7 ft 6 and ML 7 6. And yes missed fish same diff as hook rip. I'm a jig fisherman and MH reefs em out of the thick. I know LOL
25. Mar 05, 2015 thedevman1 0
  @Esgar272 IMO vanish is horrible. It broke so easy and after only one weekend of use it had bends curls and nicks all through it. Switched to seaguar 12 lb test ...more and love it. P line XL is good too
26. Mar 04, 2015 Jacob Breaux 0
  Sorry Jimmy but you know why your blert didn't blow up
27. Mar 04, 2015 Jacob Breaux 0
  Dang it looks like I overshot...
28. Mar 04, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @BearC02 thank you. Glad to be fishing again
29. Mar 03, 2015 BearC02 0
  Urban angling legend is back!
30. Mar 03, 2015 BearC02 0
  Urban angling Ledg
31. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @ReelFishnTx @JohnnyDeadNuts thanks guys
32. Mar 03, 2015 Johnny DeadNuts 0
  @Jimmy_Lynch Congratulations on a slobasaurous!
33. Mar 03, 2015 ReelFishnTx 0
  @Jimmy_Lynch WOW!!! What an awesome bass! Congrats on that catch bud!
34. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @ArturoC3 thank you!
35. Mar 03, 2015 ArturoC3 0
  Holy crap! Nice fish man
36. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @SD_9 I didn't make it out there today. Plan on going tomorrow. What's up?
37. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @Esgar272 I think that the Vanish has done me pretty well. I've caught Hybrid Bass on it and it has good abrasion resistance too. I got it for $10 plus a $5 ...more mail in rebate
38. Mar 03, 2015 Sutton Dole 0
  Did you end up going to gander mountain
39. Mar 03, 2015 Esgar Montalvo 0
  Looking for a new Fluorocarbon since BPS recently changed their white label and it's been getting a lot of bad reviews, and the Vanish is my next choice...how ...more much did you get the vanish for ?????????
40. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  *knot
41. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @Esgar272 it's just Berkley Vanish. Trying it out because I got a good deal on it. Had some know issues today but luckily I check before casting and had to modify ...more my knot. Other than that it's alright
42. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @MulletHead alright cool. I try to post as much info as I can and I thought I was messing something up somehow. Can't wait
43. Mar 03, 2015 Joel Quintanilla 0
  @TX_REELGRL thanks!
44. Mar 03, 2015 TX_REELGRL Angel Rendon 0
  You're welcome and glad to have you on board @JoelQuintanilla
45. Mar 03, 2015 Esgar Montalvo 0
  @Jimmy_Lynch that is an awesome catch. What kinda Fluoro brand do you use?
46. Mar 03, 2015 Joel Quintanilla 0
  @TX_REELGRL good to know lol and yall do a good job of making someone feel welcome
47. Mar 03, 2015 Gabe Mitchell 0
  It happens when you enter very lengthy descriptions. Will be fix in the next release .
48. Mar 03, 2015 TX_REELGRL Angel Rendon 0
  @JoelQuintanilla 👍 Well it seems you're getting the hang of this...just you wait sooo much more to come...and it looks likes you'll fit right on in lol ...more @JoelQuintanilla
49. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @Esgar272 I was using a Chronarch Ci4+ 151 and 12lb fluorocarbon. I have the entire setup description posted but the app cuts it off. @MulletHead what's up with ...more the bait description glitch?
50. Mar 03, 2015 Joel Quintanilla 0
  @TX_REELGRL I'm game all day every day @Reel_Smooth @fishinggal @bassinboy01 @txfisherman713 @saltyhank @koolguy713
51. Mar 03, 2015 Esgar Montalvo 0
  It won't take long before you make the Popular Page @Jimmy_Lynch were you using the Core what Lb line?
52. Mar 03, 2015 King_Fisher 0
  Great fish!
53. Mar 03, 2015 Saltyhank 0
  That is Boss Hog!@Jimmy_Lynch @fishinggal @TX_REELGRL @ReelGame @Reel_Smooth
54. Mar 03, 2015 Reel_Smooth 0
  Lmao!!
55. Mar 03, 2015 TX_REELGRL Angel Rendon 0
  @ReelGame What time is Tee Time? @JoelQuintanilla @Reel_Smooth @fishinggal @bassinboy01 @txfisherman713 @saltyhank @koolguy713....lol
56. Mar 03, 2015 fishinggal 0
  lol @TX_REELGRL I'm hoping to get out this Saturday.
57. Mar 03, 2015 TX_REELGRL Angel Rendon 0
  I'm all "FOUR" it 😆😉 lol...What do say @fishinggal...up 4 some golffishing? ! 😃😄
58. Mar 03, 2015 ReelGame Saucedo 0
  @TX_REELGRL @txfisherman713 @95txmf @Reel_Smooth @saltyhank @koolguy713 @slatwater @makzymos @fishinggal @bassinboy01 let's go do a lil golfing and fishing around ...more the water hazards 😉
59. Mar 03, 2015 TX_REELGRL Angel Rendon 0
  Beautiful!
60. Mar 03, 2015 Jimmy_Lynch 0
  @thedevman1 not so much missed fish but more the fact that a stiffer rod will pull the treble hooks out of a fish's mouth. A moderate fast action on a MH rod ...more is what I use and it's perfect.
61. Mar 03, 2015 thedevman1 0
  On the soft Rod... Absolutely. Lots of fish missed by not knowing that
62. Mar 03, 2015 thedevman1 0
  SON OF A... Sweet fish. Don't share that location LOL. I've learned
63. Mar 03, 2015 Jacob Breaux 0
  🐸🐮🐷
64. Mar 03, 2015 Brandon alt 0
  😍😍😍😍
65. Mar 03, 2015 fishinggal 0
  Nice bass!
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