2 lb test line? Not exactly a "catch and release" technique.
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
not to be a jerk, but that would have been a lot harder for surfcaster that can't chase a fish around with the boat and has to rely almost completely on fighting skills.