I grew up in a small fishing community of the north end of vancouver island and used to commercial fish for a living. Long lining, gill netting, seining, trolling and live cod fisheries. I have slayed my fair share of fish in my lifetime. From live cod to halibut to sharks and sturgeons.
That being said I am terrible at fresh water fishing.
Seen some of my best and worst days on the pacific west coast. I have seen shit people pay a fortune to experience.
Biggest fish we hauled in commercially was a 265 lbs halibut. There is a photo out there of me dressing it, all you can see is my ass hanging out of its belly!
Pic relative to size of fish.