Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 i dont have one of those boag style lip grips, but i was thinking about holding it with a pair of vise grips set so that they dont close all the way, but almost, that way if the fish is thrashing and i squeeze the pliers hard, they wont close any further, and wont hurt the fish. but what is a safe way for me to hold those slimy fiesty fish? Quote
Super User Micro Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 I use my hand and I hold them around the body. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 1, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 1, 2008 ok. well when i tried that they are so slippery and skinny and they thrash around so much that they just slide right thru my grip. Quote
JKay Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I ordered one of these from Cabelas for our toothy friends. Can't wait to give it a try in the next month or so. Sorry couldn't post the link due to the rules. Search Cabelas under: The Fish Grip Fish Holder Regards, John Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 ok. well when i tried that they are so slippery and skinny and they thrash around so much that they just slide right thru my grip. Squeeze it like you mean it or try using a towel to grip it with. Quote
Cory20 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 They are so slimy and never stop squirming! They've put so many trebles into my hand with that unexpected shake. I grabbed an old pair of gardening gloves from mom this summer. They give a non slip grip and some tooth protection, more for grip. I grab em right behind the head, don't squeeze too hard because sometimes they make a croaking sound...then I think they croak a little while after you release them. Quote
Super User T-rig Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 This is how I do it: http://www.blackbassteam.ch/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=6 Quote
Super User David P Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 This is how I do it: http://www.blackbassteam.ch/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=6 Done like a true pro! Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 Cool videos Daniel, I watched them all. 8-) Quote
Yakfish Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 They are so slimy and never stop squirming! They've put so many trebles into my hand with that unexpected shake. I grabbed an old pair of gardening gloves from mom this summer. They give a non slip grip and some tooth protection, more for grip. I grab em right behind the head, don't squeeze too hard because sometimes they make a croaking sound...then I think they croak a little while after you release them. The gardening glove with a textured palm works great but I'll probably be picking up a lip gripper because a place I fished a few times last year had some that were a little too big around to get a good grip on. The croaking sound (sounds more like a heavy breath being let out to me) is kinda freaky. Nasty fish, glad I'm not swimming around with them. Quote
farmpond1 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Grip it just behind the head (as the (other) picture indicates) with a towel or an old leather glove. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 2, 2008 Author Super User Posted February 2, 2008 sounds like behind the head with a firm grip is the way to go. thanks guys! i'll let you know how it goes when i get back tomorrow (if i catch any). will have pics. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 2, 2008 Super User Posted February 2, 2008 Get bigger hands and pinch with a firm grip. Works for any slender bodied fish. Quote
Mrs. Matstone Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 This happens to me to sometimes. I either grab hold of them and squeeze them till they croak or if they are bigger and I cant get my hand around them I hold them under the jaw like this. Quote
Guest avid Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 I found that if I could get my hand under the belly and lift straight up they just freeze. When removing the hook I always hold both gill plates closed, and hold tight. Quote
Perfect Hook Set Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 Don't use a towel, its best to not take of their "slime." Don't hold their gills shut either I would suggest doing it similar to Mrs Matstone, though I slide my fingers through the side of the gills... Usually especially the bigger picks, you are able to hold pretty tight without killing it... When releasing grab near the back fin and right behind its gills and the release. Quote
Korea_Bassin Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 I don't know if these are any good or not since I've never used them but I remembered this thread when I saw it so I figured I'd go ahead and post it. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=60433 Quote
maxke01 Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 i put the fish on my knee and hold it just behind the head Quote
Guest muddy Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Hey Dave what ever you do :NEVER < NEVER PUT YOUR BARE HAND NEAR THEIR MOUTHS! No matter how stable you think you have em, they move very fast and they bite; I know this from 2 hospital trips, alays use a long pair of pliers, Quote
=Matt 5.0= Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 I use a plair of plyers. lol LOL, Either like this: Or, my buddy Rick: Quote
=Matt 5.0= Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Wacky rigged Pickerel ;D Thought he had the new state record bass with that one....what a let down..... Quote
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