Willard today with The Slayer

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Can't remember ever hearing of a walleye breaking line...or a rod...on the strike or during the battle.

Pat,
I have broken off three massive walleyes on Deer Creek while fishing in the float tube. Two on the same outing in the Walsburg arm, the third being close to the buoys on the highway side. I know they were eyes by the head shakes they gave me. The two on the same trip were pre spawn time, the other was post spawn. 
Gabe

Yeah, well I can't be responsible for rookies who use poor line, tie bad knots or just don't know how to handle big fish.  (Snicker snicker).  Fish don't break lines...fishermen do. 

I don't doubt your tales of woe and I am not accusing you of mishandling them.  And I have had some "long distance releases" on big wallies too.  The point I was trying to make is that for the most part, walleyes are a lot less rambunctious and easier to bring in than wipers.  Even a two pound wiper will strip line off your drag and fight right up until you put them in the net.  And I have seen more than a few break stout line or break rods on their strikes.