Earlier this week I had a 10 to 12 inch bass hit a heavy bodied 10” bait (Armageddon). It amazes me when I see a bass try to eat something their own size. A 14’ bait is not to big for a bass however it is tough on an angler. Don’t try to do anything more than lob it or long line it. Last May I laid into a 14” bait trying to get some distance, my shoulder and elbow are just getting where they don’t hurt when I cast.

Attached is a 14” floater, and yes, I have been bit on it. It wasn’t that long ago when a 9” Castaic looked big to me.

Henry