Way to go paul.......well done.
I know exactly how you feel......i was lucky enough to catch a fourteen and a half pounder on a flooded ouse a couple of summers a go.The adrenalin was pumping i can tell you as i was playing it and when she slipped over the landing net rim and i won the battle,the elation and joy and relief took me over completeley.
What a beauty she was.....i was totally gobsmacked,my good friend "yoggy" couldn`t have been more pleased for me.
Memories of that fish willstay with me for ever !!!!
Savour the moment mate and then go catch some more next season.....the best of luck to you!!!