I know it wasnt 40 pounds of course. Felt 15 to 18 maybe. Im 6 foot two and 220. 20 inch shoulders. The wife and i were on a getaway and we went for a quick tour of lake when we got there. Grabbed a rod and left net and everything else back at cabin. Of course i lock into a nice one. My thoughts are it hit the 40″ mark. Thoughts?