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bk005 · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

One interesting note, is that a fish will bleed like crazy on the surface, but stick him back in the water, and the blood will coagulate rapidly. Our blood is that exact opposite. Just something to keep in mind. I give lots of hooks away each year, instead of gutting an under or oversized fish. Ive cleaned Reds with 1/2 PVC elbows in there stomach, so I know there hardy.

ccbobber · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: bad

there is only one stupid question and that is A QUESTION NOT ASKED.
how can we even know what each other thinks if we don't ask, don't talk or don't understand. i may not agree with you but i will normally allow you to have your opinion.
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Lost Cajun · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject:

Circle and wide gap hooks are both designed to reduce the chance of a fish swallowing the hook. In my experience they both work better than a J hook for that purpose.

blackhawk78418 · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

have to agree wit the forum

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Stoner150 · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:13 pm Post subject:

What texmike said

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Mudflap · Horse Mullet Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 127

Actually, I can't remember the last time I left a hook in a fishes mouth, even when hooked deep in its throat. Get a pair of surgical forceps and come in through the gills, grab it at the top, turn the hook so you turn it towards the point, and usually you can push it out and not leave the hook. If you can't push it, use a pair of pliers to grab it at the bend and pull it out. It will suprise you how many hooks just pop right out. I have done this on crappie that were to small as well.

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RedHead Fisher · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject:

not a dumb question at all . i was kinda wondering the same thing . have never kept one though, just to be on the safe side . . .

OutCast · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject:

Very good question. If its legal keep it if it ain't throw it back in the water and let nature take its course.

Flounder metabolize pretty quick and will dislodge hooks in a matter of hours.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

That's easy: use circle hooks and most of those gut hooking problems never happen to begin with!!! They have ALWAYS worked better for me than anything else with fish that take a bait fully in the mouth and swim off, which is most every saltwater fish that I have caught with the exception of sheepshead and spadefish; they are nibblers. I know that there are some VERY good guides down there that cuss them, but that's because they can't get their clients to JUST REEL when the fish takes the bait!!! Shocked

When I DO get a fish that's gut hooked, I can usually thread a pair of needle nose pliers CAREFULLY under the gills and then pull the line until I can see the shank of the hook. Then, I grab the shank in the pliers and spin it 180 degrees AWAY from the point. That will usually dislodge the hook from the gullet with little damage. Wink

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bubba747 · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

I think that you would do the right thing by letting it go back injured or not. I can't believe the people who catch undersize fish and then flaunt it on a stringer as they walk by. I would rather see it float by injured than flaunted like "what are you going to do about it" Rolling Eyes

. So never feel bad about putting an injured fish back to the water.
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Bluffer · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

Deep hooked & undersized just cut the line & re-tie.....2nd circle hooks.
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