I was told not to catch a big northern cuz there was no net in the boat.
I went out one day with my crappie setup, hooked into my PB common carp. Had no net. I took of my shirt, passed the rod through the shirt and then onto the fish. Was able to get a secure grip. Weirdest fishing store I have!
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by BigBoySky
Hey that’s not a bad trick! I got lucky with this and he ended up popping off at the boat
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by frombehindtheboard
My dad used to just reach in and get a grip behind the gills - consequences be damned.
Damn I miss that dude.
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by theheadshaker
Isn't that what we all learned as kids?
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by niuguy
Beggars cant be choosers... but nice fish though!
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by sgraydon
Under the gills and grab the jaw. watch out for the gill plate.
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by dabalotee
Grab him around the head, put your thumb on one eye and your middle finger on the other eye, squeeze hard enough to pick him up. Old Cherokee indian trick.
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