I don't know what the common wisdom on LMB is but here is what I've found out from the last 3 yrs experience. For small LMB the take is often explosive with the fight likewise. With the larger LMB in the 16-20" range ( very few for me) the take is more like a snag that I just set the hook on and no serious jumping like the younger siblings? Can anyone with tournament experience chime in their experience??? BTW, I did initiate my newest 8wt rod with a nice 15" who's take was subtle and uninspired.
Racine