What fish fights the hardest?

[Curtisfish]

This guy gave me the most trouble. Just due to circumstances, not species. 8lb. test and an 8" hole. Loosen the drag and hold on!!! After about 25 minutes his head stuck in the hole. My buddy slid his neoprene gloves down the side of the fish and got under one gill to pull him out.

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17.5lbs. 34" Lake Trout. Fish Lake, Utah

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Closer view.
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