Yup I'm right there with you guys. My large BG get smart pretty quick! If I don't catch em in a frenzy I may not catch them at all.
I also have same problem with my LMB, but I can almost always get a bite or 2 with a 3 inch BG on the hook and a bobber about 2 feet up!
You may have to do this just to see what you got going!! I also have good success with a 4 inch plastic floating worm just kinda twitch it along!! I have caught some nice ones that way!!
RC
Show pics when you catch them I want to see these LMB!!!