You need bigger equipment than what you have. A bass rod is too small for the lures let alone the fish. A small scup, fluke or shad would be about it. You need a surf caster with 20lb test. Or do a party boat and rent a rod too. If you think a largemouth is strong you ain't seen *********** Hook onto a nice striper, blue or black fish and you'll be hooked! The world record striper was caught from shore in NJ. It weighed around 78lbs and took 1.5 hrs to reel in with 20lb test. Have fun!