Think I'd of taken a lighter rod n reel for eaters........
Fishing (at Tawakoni) is like a box of chocolate...
Not sure about other lakes, but at Tawakoni, those who fish with lite tackles usually quickly become just spectators when fishing next to the regulars all of them use 9 to 12 foot poles. I have given countless of catfish to families who fished near me with light and short gears.
BTW, Nice haul