Tracy, a couple of them did take quite a few minutes to swim off out of my hand. They were the first 2. I did "fight" those fish longer than needed but really wanted to land them for weights and measures. I was by myself and I know I stressed them more than I should have. This last one I had the wife to help with getting scales and measuring and photos so was able shorten the landing and weighing time a lot. This one swam off as soon as it entered back into the water. But I do agree,those first ones told me it is getting too hot. But on another note, those pure Florida lmb that size fight so hard you gotta wear em down some before landing!! Can't help it ...I'm having FUN!!


Dear Alcohol, We had a deal where you would make me funnier, smarter, and a better dancer... I saw the video... We need to talk.