The only fish in my pond big enough to pull out drag at this time are the catfish. Some of them are in the ten pound range. I had caught them from another pond when they were about seven pounds and put them in mine. I am hoping that the hsb will do well and someday be able to take the honor of being the hardest fighting fish in my pond. The hardest fighting fish that I have ever caught was a 135# tarpon near Boca Grande Florida using bass tackle. Those fish can really jump! I should also mention large shark fishing for their ability to pull for hours and hours. Some of the bigger ones that we have caught took three of us taking turns on the rod to get them in the boat.