Beginning fisherman
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:27 #
Hi, I am a new fisherman and I am wondering how to hold a bass in the mouth. I’ve tried looking it up but the pictures make it hard to decipher finger placement. I’m specifically wondering how to avoid the teeth. Is this possible or is it something you just have to suck up?Thanks in advance for the help.
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by Chunko-Milko
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by Chunko-Milko
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:31 #
Just grab the inside of its mouth, just past the jaw/lip line. There aren't really any teeth, just some "grabbers" which is more like rough sandpaper on the lip. It won't hurt you...just grab it firmly. Good luck and hook into some big ones.
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by JoeBobStone
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by JoeBobStone
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:42 #
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:46 #
I still wear gloves when i do it.. im such a baby.. ive been finned and hung on my own hook too many times. Im new like you, maybe with some more confidence ill depart feom my gloves lol. Hope you get some biggins!
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by MisterPhister101
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by MisterPhister101
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:50 #
Thanks MisterPhister101 I might look into wearing gloves until I get the hang of it. Hope you hook some big bass!
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by Chunko-Milko
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by Chunko-Milko
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:54 #
I got my first spotted bass today!!! I thought it was a a small mouth lol. Im still learnin! Cant wait to go back out.. who am i kidding i go out almost everyday before work ill be there again for sure!
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by MisterPhister101
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by MisterPhister101
Aug 13, 2020 20:23:58 #
It can be tricky to distinguish between the different bass. I also try to go fishing as much as I can even when it super hot out!!! Sometimes the fish don’t bite on those hot days though. Still fun to be out and trying new things!!
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by Chunko-Milko
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by Chunko-Milko
Aug 13, 2020 20:24:03 #
put your thumb close to the underside of the tongue. This will stop some of th epoking but if you want to lip the bass, that is somthing you deal with
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by a6
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by a6
Aug 13, 2020 21:00:40 #
Thumb inside the mouth lower jaw, fore finger under the jaw and grab. If you pick the fish up sideways while holding it by the jaw support it's belly with your other hand.
Aug 13, 2020 21:19:38 #
FS Digest wrote:
Hi, I am a new fisherman and I am wondering how to hold a bass in the mouth. I’ve tried looking it up but the pictures make it hard to decipher finger placement. I’m specifically wondering how to avoid the teeth. Is this possible or is it something you just have to suck up?Thanks in advance for the help.
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by Chunko-Milko
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by Chunko-Milko
Ya the bass easy ones cat you have to be careful
Aug 14, 2020 15:37:51 #
bpicinc
Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend
Ivey wrote:
Thumb inside the mouth lower jaw, fore finger under the jaw and grab. If you pick the fish up sideways while holding it by the jaw support it's belly with your other hand.
This but if the bass has a crank bait or a swim bait beware!
Aug 14, 2020 16:08:57 #
bpicinc wrote:
This but if the bass has a crank bait or a swim bait beware!
If the bass has a crank bait or other assorted hooks try grabbing it from above the head, squeeze the gill plates closed and apply pressure. The fish will usually kinda freeze while you get the hook out. I don't suggest holding the fish long like this but it does get the job done. I never use a net on fish I plan to release so I've had lots of practice at this, If you're landing the fish without a net another tip is try to cup your hand under it's belly and lift it many times this seems to relax the fish long enough to get it in the boat and get another hold on it.
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