Unstoppable Fish

[torchee]

Sounds like a big ray. I've seen a few rays that look like they could swallow a cow nosed ray.
i think a shark or a drum would've shown itself considering the 40 minute battle?

or maybe a russian submarine?

[wrktoomuch]

From what you're describing, I would think big ray, no fast runs and slow and steady after almost coming up at first.

[Parker Joe]

Happen to me the other day, hooked up on a BUCKTAIL and fought for about 20 minutes.Biggest fish I had ever caught on a fluke rig.Finally got it up to the surface and it was a shark about 7 feet long estimated bout 150 lbs. My quess after looking at an ID chart was it may have been a Bull
Shark. No pic as my buddy's phone did not get the shot. Second time in two weeks.First time did not get going to far as it cut thru the line.Had this one hooked in snout.Broke off after it was up top and we got to see.

[Rubberhead]

Hooked and landed 2 40lb Cow Nose in that spot on Sunday. Broke off a third. The Fluke shut down after they're arrival. But that's the allure of ocean fishing, could have been anything

[O'Connor]

You gave up on the fish and broke it off? My goodness...the "What was it" would haunt my dreams forever. Part of the fun of fishing...you just never know.

[torchee]

Yeah
I agree
See it first then brake it off
It would haunt me
What if it were a 200 lb mako???
Steaks for a year

[torchee]

And a great story

[Reel Class]

why would you break it off????