This was the big one. A true smallmouth tank weighing in at 6.52 lbs caught on the St. Lawrence River. We’ve got the full sequence on camera — from the first crank to the rod bend, hookset, fight, and clean release. No music, no hype — just heavyweights. This fish was part of an epic day that produced a 27.76 lb bag, and it still stood out as the bruiser of the bunch.

 

🔹 Gear Used:

Rod: G. Loomis GLX 844C MBR (7' Heavy)

Reel: Shimano Metanium DC

Line: 16 lb Sunline Fluorocarbon

Lure: Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.3"

Jig Head: 1/4 oz Jewel Football Head

 

🔹 Series:

27.76 Day

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