A real fighter too. Great fun bring him in. Five or six casts later, another one, slightly larger this time. This is Great, I thought. Then another cast, and snap.
Rod breaks off right above the handle.
Reel, lure, spinner go flying off into the water with a splash. I am standing there looking at a plastic grip in my hand. Had only brought one rod and reel. Time to hike back to the car. One day later, but still a pretty good April Fool's trick.