Someone soon is going to land an over 40", 25 lb. bass. As far as I know it hasn't happened this year. However, more and more keeper size bass are being caught. We are now at the time when it is not uncommon to land several fish between 28" and 32" each outing. The bigger fish show themselves once but are not easily hooked and are even harder to land. They are capable of straightening out hooks and very adept at "throwing" it back at you. Eighteen pounds, 36" is the biggest fish I have boated. The other day a friend of mine landed on successive casts a 38" and 39" fish. Slug-o's are the best way to go if you want to catch big fish. It's not that the big bass won't attack other lures or flies, it's just that the slug-o is the most reliable lure for big fish.

When you are out on the water don't forget to take your Big Eye polarized sunglasses. They will help you see those big bass swirl under your lure. You can get them at many New England tackle shops or by going to bigeyeeyewear.com.