Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Broke a hook off in the big bass in my pond?

So yesterday was 65 degrees in Southern Pa. The Ice was completely melted the day the day before. I figured I would throw a nightcrawler in and catch a small bass or bluegill on my light rod. Of course I hook the big bass. She is maybe 5lbs and the line breaks. It was a small size 8 hook. Do you think the fish will make it? This bummed me out yesterday.