Guys, Thanks so much. Mark, its funny you should mention the mountain lions, we've been having a real problem with them where I live and have had alot really close to the house. It's going to take someone getting killed before they reinstate the harvesting of these predators! Man I had no idea how gnarly they are till I saw one first hand! But enough bout that. I will go out this weekend and try to drum up a few more bites and really work at honing my skills with this net. I always grind the fish in the best I can and wait til I get color before gettin the net. I then give em a big leash and just lead them in the net. This one just caught me off guard and I didn't stick to my game plan of netting them on the right side, I made a reach and paid the price. I think getting the net is my favorite part of catching them! I just started fishing by myself in december and have been very fortunate to have a great group of people to coach me as I go. Its funny I caught my first big fish on a swimbait and have been hooked ever since. Maybe you guys can elaborate, but catching big fish on big swimbaits is so bad ass! Greg, nice job on the 15 this year! way to go! Thanks again for the input and good luck to all.