"Technically" Tommy probably couldn't lft it, he's getting a bit older ya know :thumbsup:

makes sense that a fish as big as me and much stronger could put a real hurtin' on you if in your boat and no one wants to harm one of these beauties either.
Thanks for the idea to run the boat in idle to bring the fish up on plane for a pic- good idea and safer for all involved..
I have to thank all of you on this site; as a Pennsylvania boy, I'm doing my best to learn the right way to do things in the Florida waters- you all are a :thumbsup: big help- Thanks!! :thumbsup: