I went out to Cuttyhunk and was chunking stripers at Pigs and Sows. After no longer than 5 minutes my reel started to srcream and line was flying off. Went through 100 yards of wire down to the backing. The hook was set good and a began to pumop the rod. I knew it was a HUGE fish. As the fish got closer I could see it on the fish finder and it looked to be at least 5 feet long. All I coudl think of was that this very well could be a record fish and I better stay smart and frosty. I got the fish to the boat and was holding the leader in my hand when it took off again and stripped off at around 40 yards of wire. This happened 2 more times over the course of 25 minutes. The fight was begining to draw a crowd as a few guys drifted over to see the action. Finally after 35 minutes fo fighting I got it to the boat and my buddy grabbed the leader and I grabed the gaff. Up from the depths came the biggest skate I ever saw. What a disapointment. We pulled it up to the boat and released it. I was a bummer to realize it was not a trophy stiper on the other hand for 30 minutes or so I was on a 70 lber, a very good feeling even if it was not accurate. Can't wait till next season.
