Had one grab my Chug Bug (topwater) when we were camping at Rideau Provincial Park a couple weeks ago.. He saw it when I popped it, he turned, swooped down and grabbed it. He tried to fly away twice but barely got off the water only to splash down again. He sat there confused for a few seconds and tried again. The third time was a charm. I'm glad I didn't try to reel in because I would have only set the hook.
I admit I was dreading the thought of reeling him in and trying to get the trebles unhooked while getting pecked to death. LOL.
That morning all I caught from the dock was a small pike and the gull. Does the bird count ??