Congrats again on a very nice seabass! You pulled it off despite all the troubles, right on! Every other big fish will be easier.
Friendly advice, something I learned – always take other people’s offer to snap a picture of your trophy catch. Nothing beats picture taken on the water. More of them you have taken, better the chance you’ll get really nice one.
Driveway shot always stays a cheesy driveway shot.
I was the guy on the Bayliner you ran into on your way back in who offered to take a pic.