My first Texas Bass! WOW! Gotta go back!

[bass_catcher1]

its pretty cool

 

[bass_catcher1]

its pretty fun, but it can be VERY stressful at tiimes. esspecially when there is alot of money on the line lol

 

[evilxyardxgnome]

That is a huge bass! But I hear that you are supposed to support the fish when they are that big rather than just but the lower jaw. Just by the top pic the lip looks extended. Hopefully you didn't do more damage than intended.

 

[bass_catcher1]

no. if you hold the fish more than that then you DO do alot of damage (slime coat) plus the fish is more relaxed when held by the jaw. trust me, you will NEVER see a bass die from that lol

 

[evilxyardxgnome]

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).

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=3907

pwned mr "bass_catcher"

 

[Dreamsofpeace54]

frosty awesome catches where in maryland are you located?

 

[bass_catcher1]

whatever "Ryan" u still wont kill one. i think i would know lol j/k

 

[evilxyardxgnome]

So you know what the fish is like after you release it?

 

[toxicfish]

its pretty fun, but it can be VERY stressful at tiimes. esspecially when there is alot of money on the line lol

Amen to that brother

 

[bass_catcher1]

yes. there is this little thing called a live well lol