Smith Mtn Lake Va. on jet ski caught 6lb large mouth bass & tiny perch on same double hook popper. Was dragged around the area while fishers on bass boat watched. Let it go as had no way to keep it. Also, on drift boat in Ucluelet, BC hooked something that fought back eventually bringing up a fishing pole a person dropped on another boat. Unfortunately, no fish on other line. Couldn't figure out how it took drag from my line.

Thank you all for the nice replies.

Live in Athol,ID about 6 hr drive to area, Pateros, Wa.

Thanks, looking forward to contributing.

Recently retired and first time trying to post. King salmon story. Columbia river Washington guided trip. Capt. says set hook and yanked out of mouth so second one was a gentle pull and immediately 300 ft. screamed off reel. Fish fought valiantly until a nosey boater approached to watch and snagged my line in his down rigger. With foul words out of my mouth I looked down to see fish under my boat. Unbelievably he undid line and fish was still on. The Lord was on my side and fought for half hour. 35 lbs and finally one that didnt get away. Did great with sockeye also. All was delicious on grill.