biggest native I've landed was a 40 1/2" by 23 1/2" (approx. 26 lbs.)buck I landed in my zipperlip last January 13th. Largest hatchery fish was 20 1/2 lb. cowlitz river summer run June 6, 1997. I used to say once I catch a 20+ I'll have accomplished it all...not even close. Once you get that in your blood you are on a constant quest to try and duplicate or beat that fish. I wish everyone could hold one of these monsters at least once in their lives. Please, remember to let them go!