Hooked my PB on UL Spinning rod

[6.5BR]

This was here in Northern LA - I have been actively pursuing career opportunities in NWA so wanted to share on this site.  Perhaps I can land a new career soon and enjoy NWA

Was fishing a small creek with a 1/8 oz jig, with my Clarus 5.0 UL with Pflueger 25 sized President Limited = she weighed 5 1/2 lbs, caught off the bank.  A lot of fun and unexpected to hook, and land this girl.  Often run 6lb test P-Line CX but believe I had 8lb on this reel.  Really gave me confidence on what can be done on light tackle.  Chose this rod in the past as it had more backbone than other UL rods.  I was targeting White bass, Crappie, and bass 2-3 lb that I have normally caught in the past. 

I did not try powering the fish, just let it play itself out, had my drag set where she pulled a bit of line here and there when she made a few runs, but she did not take out much and it may have kept my line from breaking along with a limber rod.   Just wanted to pass it on.  Hope all are off to a Great 2017. 

 

 

[J-Doc]

Being from North LA myself (LA Tech grad), welcome and hope you make it up here.  Nice bass!

Before anyone steps off in a hole and offends you, folks up here preach (yes preach) catch and release.  So if you're standing in your kitchen, I'm assuming he was dinner and you didn't catch it out of the kitchen sink! Lol!  I get it. It's a Louisiana thing. You'll eat about anything. Lol!  I know I have. 

If you're releasing a fish, there is some debate and thought on holding a bass by the jaw so it does not break the jaw.  Which can kill the fish. So there are some that might jump on that.  

 

That being said..very nice bass and good deal on the catch.  Using light line up here is paramount.  Can make or break a day due to HIGHLY pressured lakes.  I don't think it's visibility more s than tons of tournaments and fishing pressure.  And you're using PLine so that's good. Their 6lb or 8lb line breaks at a higher strength than rated. 

 

Welcome!

[fishinwrench]

Nice one!  ?

Did you get into any Whites?

[Quillback]

Very nice!

[Blll]

Sweet! A real beauty. Look forward to having ya up here.

[6.5BR]

Thanks guys.  Yes, hopefully I get the opportunity to move to NWA, I have fished it's waters several times, always a joy.  

JD, caught many bass in Bella Vista last May, all released   

[Terrierman]

I like those Clarus rods too.  6'6" LF with a Pfleuger President on it is in the regular rotation of favorites.  You've caught a better fish on yours though. 

 

[6.5BR]

Sometimes you get lucky   What size reel are you using, and line?  Thanks.  

[J-Doc]

3 hours ago, 6.5BR said:

JD, caught many bass in Bella Vista last May, all released   

You keep all you want. We have plenty. Lol!!

[6.5BR]

  No worries, I like to eat fish, but I DO believe strongly in management of fish and game, and abiding by laws including bag limits. Never been a trophy hunter of either, as I simply love the outdoors.  I have heard Walleye are great eating, and caught my one and only on Beaver lake.  Released it.  You guys have a nice diversity of fish, Smallmouth, Trout, and Walleye that we do not have hear in Louisiana.  I am really looking forward to doing more fishing in NWA.  If any of you guys have any job leads in a good career/company, please send me a personal message.  My background is heavy in business, and I completed my MBA recently to be qualified and competitive in the job market in NWA.  Thanks much folks, and Good Fishing!