I've been humbled.....again

[JohnR]

You get goosebumps when you think about it, your stomach tightens up, pulse quickens, face flushes a little, and your eyes squint. Yeh, know what you mean - coming up on my 6th anniversary of biggest fish lost

[Flaptail]

I have been spooled once. Alot of guys say it's impossible if you know what you are doing but in 1978 at Monomoy I hooked up and fought the bitch for 15 minutes plus, had her in the curl twice, but when i saw her she was a monster and she just flicked that tail and took off. First cast right at dusk after dropping the boat on the beach. 7 inch Super Wind Cheater in Blue/Silver. She hit the current just of the beach and kept going with me running and praying but could not keep up and each time I tightened down the line would start to wail in the breeze.

That fish should have been almost dead but she just kept going.

I wish it had been dark and I had never saw her. Seeing her f*cked my mind and that f*cked the whole deal. Very, very big.

[Raven]

does that mean theres absolutely nothing you can do differently
to affect the outcome of the biggest fish lost??

no gear upgrades ie-> stronger line, bigger rod.....better reel

it happened to me too.... it was like snagging a passing motorcycle.

so much power....nothing would slow her down...

it leaves you speechless afterwards as you stand there staring at the sea...

well after you finish cursing....

[Slipknot]

get her next time Mikey

use heavier gear for sure

[Moses]

sucks to hear

but hopefully next time you'll be more ready/prepared (maybe even a little lucky)....