dude you are funny, the same thing happened to me and Henry the first couple of times out.Its almost like you cant believe what is going on! Its incredible. only thing I could think was, everyone that has one of these is gonna have some serious fun!Ive had them hit it so hard and fast that its knocked my hand off the real.Ive never had so much fun in my life! its a pure rush. fish hard and go BIG.