Pondering this ridiculous scenario even more I think the lack of real depth in the Canal is a GOOD thing as far as the fight goes. It's the up and down part of the battle that's usually the toughest in the boat on spin gear, not the straight line runs.

And dealing with a fish once you got it near the rocks without a gaff would be difficult at best...

Yes, I've put too much time into thinking about this. No, I'm not going to try it.

Ant tuna over 50/60 lbs would be a bear to land in the canal based on the current and the rocky shore. I would bet on the fish winning this one if the angler was using regular canal gear. The canal being shallow favors the fisherman. Bur remember it is illegal to land one from shore since the permits are for VESSELS only.

In the Canal? I'd reach for my folding scissors as fast as possible and save as much of the spool of line as I could. :hs: