I know both about Women & Bass... just ask!
Pencil- Poppin' Mike... if you really want a "40" try a large Pikie/ Jointed Eel, or real Eel in the Wee hours! Poppers are for Rats!
That fish in your pic w/ the Pencil on your rod as #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& said is tops 22 lbs! The one on the rocks eating the Darter is MAYBE 14 lbs!
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