This is one of the cooler threads I've read in a while. I forgot the details, but my dad's old fishing buddy caught a 15? Pound cutthroat out of lake Stevens. I think the picture is still hanging in Greg's. Probably over 15 years ago by now though.
I lost one in a creek 2 years ago that looked about 3 pounds or better, crystal clear water. That was a heart breaker.