This monster weighs over 35 lbs (because he broke my line), probably because he was full of mussels. Nonetheless his fillet was over 2’ long so I jumped in the river after him. Lucky I got him back, eh? Caught him on live nightcrawlers. He stuck out the bucket good. Yeah...
Small 6 acre lake, cut shad. Used a bathroom-type sclae to weigh him. It went to 65lbs with his head, tail, and part of his belly hanging out. Was likely 70 or possibly 80lbs. Didn't want to chance killing him so I quickly released him.