Falkneri with a hook in his stomach

[mshuangchao]

Can some one like Michael H who frequent to Brazil, introduce the circle hook to those fishermen? As circle hook is design to hook in the lips rather then swallowed to the guts. Widely use in sportfishing especially for marlins and sailfish.

Nice point, though I've never seen one b4.

 

[[enjoyable_attempt]]

Thats amazing!

 

[sebarau]

Nice point, though I've never seen one b4.

circle hook..

 

[Kevaldo]

that is so cool

 

[DavidW]

Very cool, but you could have got maybe 30 new rays for the cost of saving that one.

I am not sure that circular hooks would work with rays as it would penetrate their teeth plates (?)
They sometimes do use biodegradable hooks for short fishing attempts but they dissolve too quickly for long-line overnight fishing.
The healthiest w/c rays are usually the ones caught using seine nets.

 

[sebarau]

Very cool, but you could have got maybe 30 new rays for the cost of saving that one.

I am not sure that circular hooks would work with rays as it would penetrate their teeth plates (?)
They sometimes do use biodegradable hooks for short fishing attempts but they dissolve too quickly for long-line overnight fishing.
The healthiest w/c rays are usually the ones caught using seine nets.

DavidW,
In my opinion, the puncture wound caused by the hook should be small and easily cured. And one can remove the barb on the hook to ensure minimal injuries while removing the hook from the ray.

 

[uncwnells]

amazing story and great photo documentation!

 

[uncwnells]

trust me, rays will swallow a circle hook just as deep as a regular J hook

 

[Lode]

Very cool, but you could have got maybe 30 new rays for the cost of saving that one.

Maybe yes, but the owner took his reposibility for the animal. Big respect from me

 

[Mr. Grumpy Gills]

Dedication to the fish and animals we keep.