I reread the thread; glad you posted back with an update. Sorry the RES didn't seem to make it (or maybe they did - just harder to catch. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you).

What are the bass' condition like? Do you know any weights/lengths of the bass you've removed?

I can't recall your emphasis in the pond: big bass or what?

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