Not to argue, but I agree! A tired fish and one of that size , lactic acid pumping, tired from the long fight you need to handle carefully. The weight of a heavy fish and the position of your hand up by the pectoral fins can damage the fish in recovery mode. It can put a lot of pressure on the heart resulting in a bad outcome for fish! Think of running a 200 yard dash as fast as you can and then have someone sit on your chest!