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holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 7:17 pm
by Redbelly
When we decide to release that fish watch how you hold it for the picture!

Refrain from holding fish in a vertical position when inspecting or photographing them. Internal organs are displaced and stress is increased in this unnatural position. Large fish should never be held by the bottom jaw only, with a boca grip or otherwise (any tool designed to grip the lower jaw of caught fish to facilitate handling). Hold the fish horizontally by the lower jaw with one hand, and support the belly with the other hand. If unsupported, many large fish, especially snook, will rupture the isthmus–a cartilaginous bundle of ligaments that connects the head and body--and the fish will die a slow death from starvation. This connection is necessary for the tremendous gulping action during feeding.

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 7:31 pm
by snatch-n-reel
It doesn't matter how you hold them when your out with redbelly and WAM cause they go in the box. :lol: But thanks for the info.

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 7:37 pm
by Redbelly
snatch-n-reel wrote:It doesn't matter how you hold them when your out with redbelly and WAM cause they go in the box. :lol: But thanks for the info.
Your welcome....I thought you in particular needed to read this after seeing your picture...Peace :-D

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 7:41 pm
by Chalk
I have a new power and would love to try it out....as Tom said earlier it's all about the assholes and making ice cream...let it go

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 8:02 pm
by noleflyfisher
Chalk wrote:I have a new power and would love to try it out....as Tom said earlier it's all about the assholes and making ice cream...let it go
:smt005 :smt005 Now that's funny right there.

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 8:05 pm
by Reel Cowboy
Chalk wrote:I have a new power and would love to try it out....as Tom said earlier it's all about the assholes and making ice cream...let it go
:smt005 :smt005

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 8:05 pm
by birddog
:smt005 :smt005 :smt005

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 8:43 pm
by Redbelly
Chalk....is that a laxative ice cream?

:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005

Re: holding a big trout

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 10:49 pm
by MudDucker
Chalk wrote:I have a new power and would love to try it out....as Tom said earlier it's all about the assholes and making ice cream...let it go
Got plenty of churns and crap on here for the recipe :smt005 :smt005