You can't be in a hurry to get to the next hot spot and fish the area you are in properly. Very few bass are caught by running across the lake. Big bass choose their sanctuary areas for security and food sources. They move from one location to another with security in mind. If you hook a big fish it will immediately try to wrap the line around anything convenient like a tree limb, clump of weeds, or a boat prop.
Large bass are like whitetail deer.
They acquire survival instincts with age. This is why a slow presentation and covering water thoroughly is so important. I'd like to stress two points in closing. First, while fishing at night be very careful and cautious. Know the water you're on and slow down on the throttle.