Keep on casting BW. You'll get another bunch that are even bigger.
Probably the hardest thing to remember is not to horse the bigger fish too much. Move them in but tire them out. I know we all know that but I never stop reminding myself when I have a big one on. I have lost a few slobs right at my feet. Eben is right. There ain't much stretch on the line when they are in close. Ten years ago I had a 30#er in May that broke off in the wash when I mistakenly pointed the rod at it while the wash was pulling it out. Fortunately the next wave kept it on the beach and I slam tackled it (with a bomber hanging out of it's mouth !).
they'll be other's..when you least expect it..you be shaking after it's high and dry....I've fought fish for better than 40 min's....down to the last 6 turn's of line on a 650 penn..walked half a mile down an back...only to have the hook pull......but there's been those that haven't gotten away this is what you'll remember for a long time and how fish stories come about..15 years later you'll be dreaming about the one's that got away, not the one's you landed.
a couple of nights ago i hooked into a monster who peeled off more drag and I have ever seen on my VS200........ i was sure that I had a 40 pounder on.. after about a decent battle I got it in to the wash, and there it was... a tail hooked bass weighing around 20 pounds...
epic fight though, and good training for the big one
Fish that big are good at the survival game. That's how they get that big. It's no reflection on you or your skill. It is a reflection on theirs. That is one of the things that keep us coming back for more.
this is what you'll remember for a long time and how fish stories come about..15 years later you'll be dreaming about the one's that got away, not the one's you landed.
but future tale 
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