Incredible day! Art -- Todd typed 72, but it was absolutely 75". We measured it twice! We'll probably have to go document it from our picture (above) where you can see it on the floor of my Arima -- which has a 8'6" beam (and I'd guess maybe 7'6" foor... This thing was 6'3", 225. Essentially we caught an NFL Linebacker today!

Great job Ryley! So glad I got to share it with you, my dad, and Spud + Cathy + Mad Money/Anthony. Simply an amazing day.
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. -John Buchan