Man, u guys should all get the story straight before u assume things! I talked to Karry in person for at least an hour about that fish two days ago and a few other 20lb. fish caught the same day and see him and my good friend (his cousin) Bill Batson almost everyday considering I build their blanks in the factory! That fish was only 43in and only 28lbs. and no that fish was not an Oregon fish, and no it was not on a fly. Karry frequently gets fish in the 20's. Its a Batson secret that I happen to know and some won't LoL! Yes, Baitcaster, they do build nice rods, the best in my opinion, also sent u a PM! Chris