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There is a thread...I think in the Lounge...about the proper handling of our fish. I hope everyone reads it. Holding a fish by its jaw is pretty much a way to ensure it will not survive..... and it appears most of the pros don't get the concept. I can only hope we, as caring fisherfolk, can help spread the word...
Love the sport and the fish! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/smile.gif
I can understand holding real big fish by the mouth will injure the jaw, but can you show me somewhere that it's been studied that holding average size fish by the jaw is damaging?
I contend that most hook sets are more damaging to a fish's jaw than holding them by it, and I know I've caught hundreds of fish with plenty of holes in the lips from hooksets. I think they are a lot tougher than we give credit for. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/smile.gif
I see a thread about keeping them out of the water to long but nothing about handling by the jaw. Can you pinpoint which thread your refrencing Lea? I'm willing to change my view if i can get enough info.
I will try to find the info. I have read this in more than one place, so am sure it is accurate. As far as small bass, not sure, but did read holding them so jaw is bent down is not good on any size. I read somewhere, that it will dislocate the jaw. I would rather err on the side of caution, regardless of fish size, tho. Better too cautious than not cautious enough. It's not like it takes any extra time or effort.
I think the biggest problem comes from those who bend their wrists back underneath the jaw. This puts all the fish's weight on the jaw. Most of us hold the fish straight up and down or support the fish's tail with our other hand and don't put the weight on the jaw. Just my humble opinion.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bled1 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think the biggest problem comes from those who bend their wrists back underneath the jaw. This puts all the fish's weight on the jaw. Most of us hold the fish straight up and down or support the fish's tail with our other hand and don't put the weight on the jaw. Just my humble opinion.</td></tr></table>
That's exactly what I was trying to say...support the entire fish... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bled1 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think the biggest problem comes from those who bend their wrists back underneath the jaw. This puts all the fish's weight on the jaw. Most of us hold the fish straight up and down or support the fish's tail with our other hand and don't put the weight on the jaw. Just my humble opinion.</td></tr></table>
It's too bad the pro's don't get that. They get up on the weigh in stand, grab their two biggest fish, hold them up high, and bend their wrists supporting all the fish's weight by the jaw joint. Dumb http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthdown.gif ,
Support the entire fish!!!!!
Why worry about it when they gonna fry anyway http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif
Just kidding http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/embarassed.gif
Lea: It's just like a lot of things, non believer, and will doubt anything that has to do with changing behavior. I for one will take heed to the advice and go on. If this means helping the fish survive or not , worth a try. By the way thanks for the info. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Lpolk »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Lea: It's just like a lot of things, non believer, and will doubt anything that has to do with changing behavior. </td></tr></table>
It's ok to ask questions Larry. It's an excellent way to learn something new... as I suggested.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by dstacey »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I'm willing to change my view if i can get enough info.</td></tr></table>
as you can see from the picture below it's not even a behavior that I need to change. And I didn't even have to be told that it may or may not save a fish for me to act this way.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by dstacey »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
It's ok to ask questions Larry. It's an excellent way to learn something new... as I suggested.
as you can see from the picture below it's not even a behavior that I need to change. And I didn't even have to be told that it may or may not save a fish for me to act this way.
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No one was even suggesting you were not handling fish correctly....it was just general information put out there for those who were not aware. Nice fish, BTW http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif
http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif I know Lea. I was just http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif . It's been a little boring in here since Champion has been swept under the rug and we can't argue with the stratos guys about how much better our hull is than theirs. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif
oooooh, you are sooooo bad!!!!! Please try to be a good boy...I am getting older next week, and don't want to have to hire help to keep you in line... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif
what if only catch small ones all the time?
Then you suck! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif