Very VERY nice fish. We don't see too many of those up here in Maine. I fish tournaments regularly, and the biggest fish i've seen weighed in over the past 5 years was 7lbs. That wakebait you were using in your first picture, was it purchased from a big manufacturer, or a custom bait someone made? It looks familiar?
... and YOU my friend are a big part of my success in finding these slobs. You teaching me the way of the jig has been very bad for the bass haha I never leave home without it. Thanks bud.