My thoughts align similarly with WarrenP and James Smith.
I don't need to catch BIG fish to have fun. Just last week I had plenty of fun going to a local pond to catch 5"-6" crappies.
Big fish are special, no doubt. Whether fishing for them or not, when you catch one, its an adrenaline rush. Who doesn't like that?

I have plenty of good memories from this past fishing season. Some memories were of big fish and epic battles, some were beautiful little sunfish, some were fish that managed to get away. They all put a smile on my face.