Great list Adi I concur, my first 45lber was totally easy and and never did anything unusual even though Ive heard all the horror stories and was ready for the battle. The fish barely moved after gaff, clip and bled. I thought whats all the fuss about
. Well the next 44lber was the mother of all nightmares complete opposite I had it gaffed multiple times half game clipped twice only to have it go beserk like a flying manhole cover it bent my aluminum gaff when I finally got the game clip on securely I made sure I laid wood to his head while placing his head on the side of the yak. these things can wake up with a vengence long after bleeding and clubbing he kept twitching and snapping his jaw shut all the way back to the beach . I also used to bring a towel to lay on the fish to keep it damp just in case I got one early in the day.