Repeat Fish

[JHolmes]

Ok, guys, I want to get your thoughts on fish that you catch more than once. I know this is much more prevalent in small ponds, but there is a good sized bass in a pond that I fish regularly that I have caught several times. It has to be the same fish because it has the same scars and markings. I have always been curious as to why this fish has been caught so many times (besides that fish get hungry). Do you guys ever try to target the same fish after you've caught it before? How long do you usually wait to target them again? Does anyone know why a fish (usually smaller) can be caught within just a few minutes of being caught? I was always taught that once the fish is caught, they are usually worn out and in a sense traumatized by the struggle.

Jon