Got another one for you guys. Was sockeye fishing on the Fraser 8 or 9 years ago with my 10 year old son, his fishing newby hockey buddy and his Dad. Was netting the boy's fish when his Dad hooked bottom. Had my son take care of his friend's fish while I handlined the dad's snag in. Turned out to be line- not surprising, but it was attached to a brand new rod and Abu 6500. Handed the rod over to the dad who reeled in a tired, still fighting sockeye!
Hard to believe, but what a day! The dad kept the outfit as noone claimed the setup.