I think he should have spent a little longer reviving that fish but it I won't criticize him for it. He's finally learning how to release fish and it stands a much better chance of living in the water than in his livewell. IMO that fish is probably still swimming right now.
He needs to take a photo still also if that was a 44lb fish. Looks to be 24lbs tops to me but recorded videos can do that to a fish.
Congrats Johnny + dad, whatever size it was. :thumbsup: