Just a couple of days ago I hooked a 10-12lbs soft shell turtle. Shakey head senko- right in the mouth. At first I felt a good thump. Set the hook- I'm like oh man it's a good one, get the net please " 10 cranks in- "ah man I don't know it feels weird " get it up to the boat, rod flexed over good and it slowly surfaces...... it was at least 25" across.