[xJones]

When the fight was over, it took three men to haul the whopping flatfish on board their boat with the use of a hook on the end of a pole.

The giant fish then fought for his life for an amazing half an hour after he was pulled out of the Arctic circle waters.

Personally I wouldn't care to be on a small fishing boat with a fighting mad 443lb. 8ft 1in. fish. Good for the fish, he lasted 30 minutes on board!

[rickomatic]

When the fight was over, it took three men to haul the whopping flatfish on board their boat with the use of a hook on the end of a pole. The giant fish then fought for his life for an amazing half an hour after he was pulled out of the Arctic circle waters. Personally I wouldn't care to be on a small fishing boat with a fighting mad 443lb. 8ft 1in. fish. Good for the fish, he lasted 30 minutes on board!

It is common practice in Alaska to put a 12 guage round through a large halibut's head prior to bringing it aboard. They have been known to tear apart boats, and break the bones of anyone standing too close if not dispatched while still in the water.