That might be too much strain on my heart lol I could barely get this fish under control with a musky rod.
Easier than you would think! I have had clients get that size in a canoe and a 9wt... It did look as if I would need to give CPR a few times, but not yet...
Nice to see the 40"min length we have up here in Maine is working out for you guys. It's really tough to see our breeders getting picked off before they ever make it to the spawning grounds.......just so you can get your pictures. Congrats on the timely release