First off, this is coming from the world's worst fisherman with 3 week's fishing experience. Im spending some time over the summer on a property my family owns in the Adirondacks, upstate NY. With the help of some friends, I pulled this guy out of the water a few days ago. It was 41" about 12 pounds (estimated) and tastes freaking delicious. Im not holding it, as this picture was taken before I smashed it in the head with a 2x4 and it has very large teeth.
$5 massive surf rod from a garage sale, a huge silver spoon (still in the side of the mouth in the picture) and wire.

$5 massive surf rod from a garage sale, a huge silver spoon (still in the side of the mouth in the picture) and wire.