Huge Snapping Turtle I caught with cut shad. I was originally fishing for bowfin and gar when all of the sudden I felt tremendous strain on my line. Managed to work him to the shore and scoop him in my net. Had to weigh at least 25-30 pounds. Mean as a snake though, he even started hissing at me when I got close for the photo. After a few shots, I released this dinosaur back into the water.