mmm, Casitas is a good lake but not an easy lake. It's a weird dynamic there because there are just loads of big bass, but at the same time there are a ton of people fishing for them - many of whom are very good fishermen. I think a lot of guys go out expecting to stick 'em, and it's not really like that there most times.

My limited experience on Casitas has shown that it can be very tough or very good. eg. sometimes the fish decide to go on a bite and people catch 50lb sacks. Other times it's very tough, with smart fish that short strike and follow and don't eat. Casitas also has a ton of 6-9lb fish, but getting 10+ fish there is not super easy. I can think of a lot of other lakes where it's easier to get 10's.

If you're going a lot, I'd just try to fish when it's not crowded, use baits that other people aren't using, and just focus on whatever gives you confidence - not chasing other people's bites. At that lake it's not a question of getting around the fish - you are going to be around big fish in most areas. The trick is being there when they want to bite and differentiating from the crowd a little bit.

If you're at a point of frustration, you're probably just a trip away from a good catch :) That's what I always figure anyway.