Removed this prehistoric beast this weekend. My nephew was trying for LMB and snagged this guy on the bottom. I'd estimate ~ 40 lbs. The turtle was...annoyed with me. They can really snap that head out and around their shell, so gripping at the back 1/3 is highly recommended.
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"He who thinks he can and he thinks he can't, they're both usually right." - Wyatt Hendrickson, 2025 NCAA Hwt Champion