Help me catch these b!?

I've been a freshwater fisher since I was a kid. Seems like you live close to me. I'm out west in Wellington. The best bait recommended for large or small b are live shiners. I just hooked a 20 pound large mouth b a few days ago using a simple pole and shiner. Seconds later I hooked two more small mouths. Every time I dropped my line I got hit. Careful, this guys like to swallow and run. You know you've been hit by a b when they hit you fast and run. Lift up you're pole so that they can't swallow your bait. Instead they'll get hooked. They put up a nice fight...I think it's fun anyway, and I'm a girly-girl...lol. Don't know where you live, but I fish from the banks also. There's an awesome spot on Lion Country Safari Road, not more than 1/2 mile off Southern Blvd (aka State Rd. 80). It says "no fishing" but I met a homeowner who's property backs up to this c and he's a sheriff. He said no problem, just watch for the gators cuz it's mating season! Have fun!