I had that happen a few spawns back and I was using a telescopic cane pole, which I have no ‘sperience with. Dropped the jig, thump and set the hook. As soon as I saw her I’m sure my jaw fell open and all her weight hit the jig and boink- she was gone. She was where the tree was close to the bank. I jigged a few smaller ones from the branches and finally went back to see if she’d play again. Exact same scenario played out that time too. She was probably the biggest I’ve ever had on in FL. THAT was a good spanking I took that day. Sorry you didn’t get yours either.