I totally debated about posting this, as I'm a complete rookie this year. If I can help someone, however, this will be worth whatever embarrassment I may feel.
So yesterday, I was fishing my favorite pond near where I live. I have seen everything from small bluegill and crappie, up to a 33lb carp ( I didn't catch it, but I helped the old man down the bank net and weigh it)! In fact, my PB bass was caught there, which is the one in my picture. I was throwing a Neko rig on my spinning setup, and hooked into an absolute giant! I fought him and got him right near the bank, he jumped, and when he landed, he hit the bank, snapped my line, and got away! I still picture that jumping fish in my mind even today. He looked like one of those trophies you see on the wall.
I couldn't believe that he snapped me off...braid to fluoro leader. My knot survived, but he straight snapped my leader. After sitting there for a couple minutes, I decided to check my drag. My drag was SO tight! I hadn't used that combo in a while, and completely forgot to check it. Hard lesson to learn on what would have been a personal best...
So always check your drag guys and gals! I'll certainly never forget!