JN-3.... Here's what counts, at least to me.
Ask these questions and answer yourself honestly.
1. Did you have fun catching the 6.6?
2. If the answer to #1 Is yes; then who really cares what negative opinions might be expressed?
Lastly, and this Is just my opinion so take It for what it Is worth to you. There are a finite number of people who care If I'm on this Earth and those are the people who's opinion I cherish most....The rest Is just noise! No matter the body of water a 6.6 Is a fine fish and the "noise" you might have encountered from some Is just that, noise.
For all of us that get to fish we are far more blessed than we realize. If, and I'm sure It has, that 6.6 made your day then rejoice and let others worry about small details!