Good story Rad. Just more evidence what a gnarly fish pacu are. The last 3 times we hooked 1, we couldn't land him. Once the 8# test line broke, and twice it was bitten off just above the hook. We hated to start using heavy line for small bream fishing, but now use 10# line. I really would like to know their weight. I wouldn't be surprised if they are 5#. I hope we can catch them just before the water temps fall.
I don't know if I can ever be without pacu in the pond now. Maybe some big bass will make me forget about them, but currently they are the star attraction in the pond.