This day was one of the happiest days of my fishing life. I have tried for 6+ years to get a solid DD bass out of Lake Mission Viejo (my home lake). I have lost quite a few and never landed anything over 9.9. I caught this while taking 2 guys from Japan out fishing. I wasn't planning on trophy hunting that day and tossed out my drop shot and a little worm. I stuck this fish on 5# test and the two guys from Japan about $hit themselves. Awesome...

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Thanks go out to my friends who have put in endless hours with me at the lake. And the ones who were nice enough to make the 30 minute drive out to bing a camera to record this catch for me. Thanks Wade and Dustin!!