Them d a m n big bass give up now while your still young and have some money to your name.
You might try a castic 5" trout it's soft plastic, you will know if you have a chance if she gives it a look. make sure you cast way past your target and lay off the trolling motor good luck.

Are you a GI sounded like it if so try one of those grenades. Thats bound to work.