Ok....distracted by work...So about 45 minutes later, the reel erupts ZIIIIINGGG....Big Dude jumps up and grabs the rod. Buddy jumps and grabs a strap on rod holder - Big Dude sets - and I mean sets the hook with authority. Buddy straps the holder on Big Dude who is using both hands to hold the rod. By now I am not paying any attention to my rod - just watching the show. about 25 minutes later Big Dude pulls in a Black Tip Shark maybe 5 and a half feet long. They pull it up onto the beach and use a pair of bolt cutters to get the hook out. Hook is maybe 5/16" diameter steel. Take a few pics and throw it back. I'm thinkin "pretty awesome show" - and of course now I understand why they laughed when they said King Mackeral....
