Sounds like you all had a great trip. As far as the quick releases when a 3 or 4 pound brownie starts getting some major air time and throwing a fit it gets interesting to try and keep them on. I allways try and use the lightest wire hooks I can get away with and a rod with enough back bone to get a good hook set when they are down deep.Another thing about those quick releases is that they allways keep you guessing and motivated...... Maybe that was the new world record!?!?!? I believe it will come out of Dale Hallow. Keeps you coming back for more. Jarrod