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Kever

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Handling fish with care
« on: October 30, 2013, 01:47:13 AM »
If one intends to release a fish, is it bad to lift it by the gill plate? This assumes you don't touch the gills. I realize the best way is to pop the hook out while it's still in the water, but if you want a photo, what's the best way to pick it up and release it with little damage?
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Re: Handling fish with care
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2013, 01:51:25 AM »
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Re: Handling fish with care
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2013, 06:27:53 AM »
Read Rod's link. That's the best way to do it without harming the fish too much. Cruise around the website if you have other questions too. It's an excellent website with lots of informative things you may find helpful.
Tight lines!
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Re: Handling fish with care
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2013, 07:20:56 AM »
The best way to take a photo is with your mind. Release the fish in the water.
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Re: Handling fish with care
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2013, 07:34:18 AM »
Ok? Think about this situation which is no different.

A guy has just spent 5 mins fighting you, and now your exhausted. Hes now holding you up with 2 fingers, using your nose to support ur body weight, at the same time not able to catch a breath. Taking a picture only makes this look worse. I always say the fish should never leave the water for a picture, unless you have the help of another person for a quick picture.
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Re: Handling fish with care
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2013, 10:17:58 AM »
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Re: Handling fish with care
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2013, 10:18:46 AM »
Quote from: BigFisher on October 30, 2013, 07:34:18 AM
Ok? Think about this situation which is no different.

A guy has just spent 5 mins fighting you, and now your exhausted. Hes now holding you up with 2 fingers, using your nose to support ur body weight, at the same time not able to catch a breath. Taking a picture only makes this look worse. I always say the fish should never leave the water for a picture, unless you have the help of another person for a quick picture.

That's pretty metal
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