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I fought a harbor seal that ate my favorite needle last year until I had him 15' out in the rocks on very dark night at about 2am. Took 45" of incredible pressure with heavy conventional tackle. Of course for the first 10" I was sure I had the bass of a lifetime. The next 20" I was hoping for a big shark. By the end I knew what I had and was pissed. Eventually decided I had no way to handle him by myself and get my plug back, so I broke him off. Left me drained, weak, and shakey. Finished fishing for the night. Could have easily broken a rod, twisted a reel frame, or had a heart attack. A good test of what you and your tackle can stand, but not something I'd ever do again. The analogy of a car driving off at 5MPH in the night was exactly what it felt like. By the way, I could see Rhode Island from where I was fishing so I suspect it will not be long before you guys start to see them as well.
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