I've done the 8+ thing several times as well.... they're out there for sure and that toad proves it! I know of another 11+ out of Samish Lake and a 12.2 out of a Snohomish County lake by a guy I used to bump into all the time on the water, he had some people in their back yard take pictures of him with it and when I asked him why he didn't keep it as it was a new State record, he also said because he didn't want to draw all the attention to his favorite lake. Can't say I would have done the same but more power to him!

If people knew of the toads on the Westside they would be floored! 10+ lbers, 9's, 8's and the occasional MONSTERS!!
Good for Jordan, he puts his time in for sure!
