The guy likely knew what he was doing and the fish that he was targetting in that water.
I would have fought that fish no different then he had, If I knew it was a huge trophy going on the table, which that fish did.
Seeing the size of that fish at the end, how could anyone plan on controlling it? He knew it was a huge fish when he first felt it and that determined the length of time and the softer playout of the fish. Not everyone uses 15 lb leader... I would not judge him not knowing all the facts, In fact im jealous of him, ha. I thought the video was sick and this mofo had some balls.