I caught a 22lb. winter-run from my couch .
I was using my expensive rod and reel (The "Spidey setup") and my favorite plug; the rubber minnow.
The water was stained and high (right into my living room!) fight lasted a few seconds and
He was released unharmed (hookless plug)
It was warm enough that I was fishing barefoot, so I included my foot for scale (size 12EEE).
I guess that answers Stams question, what have you been getting done


Here's the proof:

I have included photos
of the action as it unfolded
below.

I looked at the scales through a microscope and his genetics show he is 5/16ths native (Cree stock) the remainder is all "cracker" stock.


The take:


The set:





The fight:




Landed!!