Bassin' report

Post by **OBD** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:11 am

Thanks for the tip bobber! I think I'll take more release shots instead, they cause less stress on the fish

I was sure it was only for big pike/ski and bigger fish, since they have a long body.

This thing was too big to hold vertical

Post by **RatherBFishin** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:11 pm

I never knew that holding the fish by their jaws in certain ways is bad for them. It would be good if someone who is knowledgeable on this subject to create a post or article for this that included some pics of how-to and how not to hold a fish.

Great fishing Nodie!

Cheers!

Pete

Post by **Mr. T.** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:48 pm

And what about the fishermen that use the lock grip to hoist big fish out of the water into boats?

Isn't that just as bad?

Post by **wolfe** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:43 pm

Hey, Nodie,

I don't think Bobber meant to not hold the bass vertical -- just to not start the vertical hang but then tilt your wrist so that the fish is hoisted up at an angle, whereas the jaw takes a tremendous amount of weight at a pretty funky angle. There has been some speculation that this can break the jaws of the fish, or at least damage them to some degree.

On the flip side, vertical holds of any kinds for large esox are definitely not recommended. There is undue pressure put on the spine as well as organs. These fish are meant to be supported in water, not air, keep in mind. Unfortunately, some people prefer to vertical hang big pike and muskies because they think it makes a more impressive picture.

Anyway, it's never a bad idea to support the underside of whatever fish you catch, especially if it's of a good size and you plan on releasing it.

Now get back to your awesome bassing so we can get some more great reports and pictures!!

W.

Post by **ratsotail** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:25 pm

Nodie,

Excellent pics and thanks for sharing them in a report. Those were 12 lb. smallies for sure

! I'm sure you're a great sportsman in every sense of the word! Keep up the good work, enjoy the great fishing, cradle those fat fish, take a nice pic, and let 'em go! You've got the right idea despite a little heat from the gallery

!

tight lines,

ratsotail

Post by **SALMON** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:44 pm

all good looking fish

Post by **OBD** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:19 pm

Thanks for all the kind words guys. Really appreciate it from all of you!

I guess all that time spent searching around for shore spots paid out! For me, best part of the sport of fishing is finding the fish, knowing what they want and releasing them as healthy as possible! Thanks again for the tips and kind words!

Post by **GetTheNet!!!** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:02 pm

Great fish man! Love to see those pics. Nice clear water too, looks like you finally got yourself a pair of waders afterall!

Post by **SteveO** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:53 am

Great pics Oliver!