The pole was my new AiRRUS 6'8" ULX, it has MED power, MED action, I was using 15# test Pline CO-Poly, with a Zoom Vibra Craw 3 inch crawdad, rigged texas style with a 3/0 TEXPOSER hook and un-pegged tungsten steel 1/4 ounce weight (burgundy color) match's the craw color very nicelyl. I had just caught a nice 4 to 5 pounder on the same rig, about 20 minutes earlier. Bassintxlady and I have added a honing stone to our "special equipment" inventory, and will try to start a new policy to sharpen our hooks prior to using them. We did get some nice bass, that day and I'll try to remember to post a couple pics for you all.
Thanks for all your input and opinions, I found alot of your comments interesting and I especially want to try the rod tip in the water suggestions on my next outting.