eric i had the same expierence. i hooked a silver in lake wa not last year but the time before that when it was open. came strait at me jumped on the boat and before i had the chance to pounce on it if flopped off... with the hook detached.

i saw a sailfish with a series of about 10 jumps come strait into the boat on americas funniest home videos....... that could cause some damage if it speared you

Tyler