That fish went back in the drink. I did keep 10 that were 3-5 pounds and they were delicious. The big cats have too many toxins in them. PCB's, mercury and poop from Blue Plains
It qualified for a citation but you have to kill it as it is an invasive species. No catch and release. I could not kill that fish for a citation. Let some one else have the thrill of catching him again!...........Gary