I would say yes about them being more dangerous than a king or ling or the same weight, though big lings can do some damage too. I would suggest that instead of automatically tying them up, grab your bonkin stick and beat the shiat outta it. Then hogtie it. You will most likely kill the fish, but they have nerves that go forever! When we got out 156lb butt in the PA derby, it was dead laying across the floor of our 16ft boat for 25-30 mins and when it was on the scale it's nerves kicked in and it started flopping bending out the hook on the scale and almost taking out a reporter. They we flop up until you cut them up. Once you get them in the boat I would suggest letting them flop around until they settle themselves down, just stay clear because they have been known to break legs!!!!