I've slowly built my skills up to the point where I think I have a fighting chance at getting one. That being said, I realize I am not hunting in a "stocked bass pond" where I hunt. I am hunting in a well used public pond

I have to keep at it and keep working hard. That is the only thing I know how to do. Thank you all for your candid posts, makes me feel better that I am trying my best. I have two more weeks to get on a nice buck before I head back to work. BEST of luck to you guys.
Brett