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There was an article a couple of months ago in OTW about sharking from shore. It mentions that people sometimes think they have lost the Stiper of a lifetime when it was really a Brown shark on the other end of the line. These sharks can get pretty big and swim in close to shore at night. It's frustrating to not know what the big thing on the end of the line is when you lose it, but it's also one of the most exciting things about fishing.
I lost a huge fish a couple of years ago on a tube and worm and some heavy duty gear and leadcore line. It took a long slow run and I couldn't turn it to save my life. Finally, I started moving it after about 5 minutes, and then it swam towards the boat. I couldn't reel fast enough and it spit the hook. I am convinced it was the biggest Bass I have ever hooked, but never got it close enough to see it. One of the things that motivates me to keep at it is knowing that the next time, I might get that huge fish.
Keep it up and listen to the advice here, and let us know when you land that monster.
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