Best fw fighting fish?? Join the debate

[Chrisper4694]

New episode where some njf anglers debate the best fw fighting fish, new episode link below:

https://youtu.be/UrhqmkyRYw4?si=bCViMUdLySiFnaaX

[Broad Bill]

Not a question as asked anyone can answer. If you're talking about the biggest fight there is you'd have to include sturgeon. If you're talking about pound for pound you'd have to consider smallmouths and hybrids. If you're looking for a bulldog run you have to include carp, flatheads, blue catfish and musky. If you ever hooked a big Atlantic salmon, they're capable of spooling you in a heartbeat. All depends upon how you define best freshwater fighting fish.

[Esox Luciano]

Freshwater only. I still haven't hooked into a hybrid Bass yet, but I hear that's where the fight is at. That being said, I would say for power and strength would have to be a carp over 15 lb. Pound-pound would be river smallies but your buddy made a good point with the bluegills. And headshakes & aggression I would say a good sized pike. Big Hess put me on ur podcast a couple months ago, pretty cool. You guys might convince me to try for a skillfull angler in the future.

[Broad Bill]

I actually change my answer. The best fresh water fighting fish is the one that happens to be on the end of your line at the time

[Capt. Lou]

If they grew to 5#’s or better the ole’ red eyes would really bend a rod !

[Jigman13]

Locally in NJ, hybrids. Pound for pound. Without question.