I used the Bomber trolling for white bass on Texoma - worked good. Yea, wasn't to thrilled taking the hook out of it's neck, grab neck with one hand and pull the hook with the other. Rod was only a 4 weight and no drag on the reel. Took a while to get it back on the water and drag to shore. Did get a 10# drum on a 6 wt once - some kid helped me get it on the bank. Burned my fingers trying to stop a 6# gold fish once, then got a reel with a drag. Going to Branson this week but no fishing there anymore - legs won't take wading.