A lot of folks will say if you want to catch a big bass you need to use a large sized bait. There is some truth in this but a better analogy would be if you dont want to catch a small bass you need to use a large sized bait.
Im always curious about the the numbers ratio of 2 lb bass vs. that of 12 lb bass.
You would be surprised to know the numbers of 10 lb bass that are missed simply because they are outnumbered by the 2 lb bass. Most of the time the smaller fish run in and grab the bait asap with the results being the larger fish never see the bait much less do they have the opportunity to strike the bait. If a person will throw a over size bait they will eventually catch a trophy fish. They might throw a home poured 24 inch plastic worm all night long for 20 nights straight and not catch a thing (other than a big flathead) but when they do catch a bass it will be a 10 lb + size fish.