u/LegitimatePr0duct

I was throwing a 2.8 Keitech on a guppy head and accidentally hooked a big snapping turtle. This was the first time that’s happened to me and I wasn’t sure what to do. I gently pulled it as close as I could to me before cutting my line, hoping the hook rusts and falls out.

Did I handle this situation correctly? What should I do differently next time if not? Thanks in advance!