So I pulled in a 40lb flat head catfish on brand new 8lb mono. Did damage the integrity of the line? Should I restring the reel? : r/Fishing

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Angler Breaks Local Record With 70 Lb Catfish After Nearly Hour-Long Battle

Queensland Fishing Monhly March 2017 by Fishing Monthly - Issuu

NSW Fishing Monthly May 2017 by Fishing Monthly - Issuu

BNB Fishing mag Aug 2018 by bnbfishing - Issuu

Big Cats: Flathead Wrangling On The Delaware - The Fisherman

Favorite flathead fishing line? - Mississippi River – Catfish - Mississippi River – Catfish

How much drag can a catfish realistically pull?

How much line? Catfish Angler Forum at USCA

Queensland Fishing Monthly December 2018 by Fishing Monthly - Issuu

Sarley: Guide says 'nothing will put up a fight like a flathead catfish' – Shaw Local

Victoria and Tasmania Fishing Monthly October 2018 by Fishing Monthly - Issuu

New South Wales Fishing Monthly April 2019 by Fishing Monthly - Issuu

Outdoor Notes: Angler ties his own record with gigantic flathead catfish - Brainerd Dispatch