Can Fish Naturally Stop Bleeding?

[Missouribassman95]

I've heared that thier blood doesn't clot, but idk forsure. I was just thinking about it because I've caught many fish that where the hook was on their lip they started to bleed alittle bit. If their blood doesn't clot then will they eventually die from blood loss?

Thanks,

[slonezp]

Of course they can. Much depends on where the fish is bleeding from. I have read mortality rate on a tongue or gut hooked bass is 50%, gill hooked is 25%. Every tongue hooked bass I've brought to weighin has died. I wouldn't worry to much.I posted in another thread. Animals and fish have extrordinary healing powers.

[200racing]

of course they can.

hook one Saturday,got the gills. one side had a 2'' ribbon of blood that was dripping off his tail. i thought he was going to die put him the live he went on his side. one hour later he was swimming around and fine. by weigh in you couldn't tell which one was him.

it just water dilutes blood making it look like a lot more is coming out. saw a simple cut on a kayaker....looked like he was bleeding to death.

[Glenn]

The way a fish's blood coagulates is opposite that of humans. We humans need air for it to coagulate. Fish, on the other hand, need water.

[Bass Dude]

The way a fish's blood coagulates is opposite that of humans. We humans need air for it to coagulate. Fish, on the other hand, need water.

You are correct sir. Next time you put a bleeding fish in water watch him closely, you can see the drips of blood 'ball up' as soon as it hits the water.

[Glenn]

Woa, I'm correct on something? Can somebody please tell my wife?

[tomustang]

Woa, I'm correct on something? Can somebody please tell my wife?

You know that's not possible, if word got out to her about this, your wife would tell other wife's of this and every married man would be in the dog house

[Raul]

Woa, I'm correct on something? Can somebody please tell my wife?

We can tell her, it won´t make any difference, in the best case scenario and in sothern style she we´ll say: "Gob bless your heart" in case you are right.

"God bless your heart" in southern English is a very polite way of sending you straight to hell as fast as you can.

[Bass Dude]

We can tell her, it won´t make any difference, in the best case scenario and in sothern style she we´ll say: "Gob bless your heart" in case you are right.

"God bless your heart" in southern English is a very polite way of sending you straight to hell as fast as you can.

That is so funny, when I moved down here from up north...I was learning the language of the south and was told the true meaning of 'bless your heart'. And the way they say it, you can just tell there is a hidden message in there!!!!

[Evan Lip Ripper]

I've caught bluegill that were bleeding and it coagulated out of the water.

On 5/1/2012 at 6:44 PM, slonezp said:

Of course they can. Much depends on where the fish is bleeding from. I have read mortality rate on a tongue or gut hooked bass is 50%, gill hooked is 25%. Every tongue hooked bass I've brought to weighin has died. I wouldn't worry to much.I posted in another thread. Animals and fish have extrordinary healing powers.

As long as they don't bleed from the gullet they end up being perfectly fine.

[Turkey sandwich]

I don't keep many bass, but this usually determines which ones end up filleted, stuffed, baked, sautéed, or fried.  If the gullet or gills are badly damaged, odds are good that fish becomes supper. 

[NorthwestBasser]

I'm all about catch and release. And healthy release, I want these fish to survive and spawn for years to come. However, I'm not worrying myself over that one fish out of 100 that might not make it. And no, I don't bring them home. Not a huge fan of bass eatin... salmon, tuna, thats a different story! So, badly wounded bass go back in the lake, if they are going to survive it there only chance, in the environment their bodies were designed to survive in. If not, it's not "wasted meat" "disrespectful" as so many people try to say or even attack me for doing. They are back in the circle, part of the food chain from the top to the bottom nothing is wasted, ever. Just my opinion and only say because I've been hearing so much about pouring mt dew on them, no no it's water, wait I think it's tonic water with orange juice and a splash of lime... who cares. If you're in a tournament, keep that fish alive and healthy... if not, put it back after a pic and a good look, don't live well it all day just to grab a pic of all three you caught together. Fish bleed, fish die... fish on

[The Bassman]

1 hour ago, NorthwestBasser said:

I'm all about catch and release. And healthy release, I want these fish to survive and spawn for years to come. However, I'm not worrying myself over that one fish out of 100 that might not make it. And no, I don't bring them home. Not a huge fan of bass eatin... salmon, tuna, thats a different story! So, badly wounded bass go back in the lake, if they are going to survive it there only chance, in the environment their bodies were designed to survive in. If not, it's not "wasted meat" "disrespectful" as so many people try to say or even attack me for doing. They are back in the circle, part of the food chain from the top to the bottom nothing is wasted, ever. Just my opinion and only say because I've been hearing so much about pouring mt dew on them, no no it's water, wait I think it's tonic water with orange juice and a splash of lime... who cares. If you're in a tournament, keep that fish alive and healthy... if not, put it back after a pic and a good look, don't live well it all day just to grab a pic of all three you caught together. Fish bleed, fish die... fish on

 

 

Good thoughts as I've let gill hooked bass spoil my day. Thanks.

[tander]

Next time you catch a bass bleeding, pour a little Mt. Dew down their throat where it is bleeding. It works, really !!!!

[Chowderhead]

3 hours ago, NorthwestBasser said:

I'm all about catch and release. And healthy release, I want these fish to survive and spawn for years to come.

 

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So, badly wounded bass go back in the lake, if they are going to survive it there only chance, in the environment their bodies were designed to survive in. 

 

This is my approach/thought process as well. 

[Team9nine]

Glenn's answer is the closest. Fish blood will clot in air also, but the clotting is 35% faster in water. Don't 'Do the Dew.' Simply release the fish back into the water ASAP.

[Hawkeye21]

5 hours ago, NorthwestBasser said:

I'm all about catch and release. And healthy release, I want these fish to survive and spawn for years to come. However, I'm not worrying myself over that one fish out of 100 that might not make it. And no, I don't bring them home. Not a huge fan of bass eatin... salmon, tuna, thats a different story! So, badly wounded bass go back in the lake, if they are going to survive it there only chance, in the environment their bodies were designed to survive in. If not, it's not "wasted meat" "disrespectful" as so many people try to say or even attack me for doing. They are back in the circle, part of the food chain from the top to the bottom nothing is wasted, ever. Just my opinion and only say because I've been hearing so much about pouring mt dew on them, no no it's water, wait I think it's tonic water with orange juice and a splash of lime... who cares. If you're in a tournament, keep that fish alive and healthy... if not, put it back after a pic and a good look, don't live well it all day just to grab a pic of all three you caught together. Fish bleed, fish die... fish on

 

This is how I feel to.  I put them all back in the water.  The fish may survive or it may die and become food for some other wildlife.  Could be a bird, raccoon, or catfish.  Not sure why so many people get so emotional about things like this.

[J Francho]

On 5/1/2012 at 9:44 PM, slonezp said:

Every tongue hooked bass I've brought to weighin has died.

 

This has been my experience as well.  I leave the hook in the tongue until just before weigh in, and release quickly.  I don't know if it makes a difference, but I try.

[WRB]

5 hours ago, tander said:

Next time you catch a bass bleeding, pour a little Mt. Dew down their throat where it is bleeding. It works, really !!!!

Please don't do this, it's a wives take that does more harm then good.

If want to help the bass use Please Release Me from Sure-Life Labs, it's formulated to help stop bleeding and protects the scale slime coat.

Tom

[scaleface]

When I release a badly bleeding bass , it almost always struggles at the surface  belly up and dies . I had a five pounder do this last year. I retrieved it and filleted  it .

[tander]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

Please don't do this, it's a wives take that does more harm then good.

If want to help the bass use Please Release Me from Sure-Life Labs, it's formulated to help stop bleeding and protects the scale slime coat.

Tom

It works, I have done it numerous times.

[J Francho]

8 minutes ago, tander said:

It works, I have done it numerous times.

 

It works because it's liquid.

 

 

[tander]

3 minutes ago, J Francho said:

 

It works because it's liquid.

 

 

 

It works because of the acid in soft drinks.

[J Francho]

And I'm calling BS on that.  Find some research that conclusively says that acidic liquids cause blood to clot. (A clue: You won't find any.)

 

You can keep doing what you're doing, but rest assured you're doing more damage than help to the fish.

 

My favorite part of this myth is when it's a specific brand of soft drink.  I've even seen debates where it has to be diet.

[tander]

They say Mountain Dew because it has more acid than any soft drink, ask any dentist.