[VFB] Quote

[Richard Zieger]

Next few days will be on smallmouth from the same report.   "The 'thump' registering through the rod translates instantly into a pounding heart for the angler who knows he's tied into a big spring smallmouth. For the bass on the other end, the response in nearly the same, as it fights against the resistance of the rod and line.  In fact, a short 20-second struggle can elevate he fish's cardiac output to such a level that it might need an hour's recovery time for its heart to return to resting levels.  If the battle lasts two or three minutes, the fish might require three hours or more to recover."   "Smallmouth Cardiac Workout"  In "North American Fisherman"   Rick