the creek monster has been FOUND! (4lb Line on the St Croix Ultralight!) 

he probably just cut it, muskie have sharp teeth so trying to take it out with pliers is almost impossible unless you use long pairs

Possible since he edited out the hook set but I think I caught a glimpse of hanging out of the mouth when he first pulled it up not sure though, doesn’t seem like the type of guy that would but you never know