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I'm not sure if everybody is aware of this, but:

During real cold weather such as we had recently (and as we undoubtedly will have again, and again...)

fish eyes can freeze, causing blindness, in a matter of a minute or so. :cry:

If you plan on releasing your catch, please be sure to get it back down the hole ASAP.

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Post by FLOATFISHIN »

Exept for Ransome, he cooks the eyes :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Great reminder CCB,


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I figured that 3 pound bass would get CCB goin'.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

It is true though......

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Post by Tip-up »

that bass was released 30 seconds after being caught! i can asure you ccb its eyes did not freeze.


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Post by JP »

Good point CCB. Many times I have seen people take to long to release a fish on a frigid day. Thanks for the reminder.
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No, no, no!

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tip-up -believe me, although my post was triggered by your post, it was not meant to be a criticism of your bass photo. I had no way of knowing how long the fish was out of water, or even if it was released.

I have been researching (trying to) how long fish can be safely kept out the water when caught through the ice. I was hoping to get some kind of guidelines- eg at 0 degrees- 2 minutes, at -10 degrees- 1 minute, at -20- 30 seconds, etc, etc.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any studies on this subject, although I'm still looking.

SOOOOOO, that's why I went with ASAP.

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Post by Tip-up »

lol. it wasnt my bass it was my brothers. i did hear about fishes eyes freezing in severe cold, but didnt think the could freeze instantly.
thats good to know ccb.

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Post by Markus »

Not something I need to worry about. :lol: :lol: I actually like to see them freeze...they pop out a little easier when I want themfor bait. :wink:
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Post by jammer »

Shhhhhh!!! Your giving out secrets again!!! :P
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