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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | I was messing with my profile image and it got me thinking of the way this fish was being held. This was a cold day in late October with misty rain. So the slime of my largest to date was not removed. This fish was just to big to hold any other way. We did get a couple quick picture as I was letting her down tail first. Two cameras were going off as fas as they could empty the pictures.
Most of the time I will lift a bigger fish and hold the head while the client holds the fish. This only works when 2 clients are in the boat.
Now what would you do if a big fish is to be held by a client with little big fish experiance?
I always pick the fish up first to let the fish settle down for that few seconds then hand the fish to the client. This is only done if a picture is needed and water temps are favorable.
Most of the people who catch fish in my boat have handled fish already so they have the basics and I explain how it is done in my boat to best protect the fish. Sometimes you just have to water release the fish in the summer due to the water temps. Water pictures are great when they are taken with the camera close to the water and the fish is rolled over on it's side for a quick pic.
Remember, some clients are fishing for these pictures, it's part of the deal unless the water temps are too warm.
Whats your views on holds and client photos?
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Mike, if you catch them any bigger, you'll need to install a hoist and sling on that Ranger!
As a client, I would not want a photo of a fish-of-a-lifetime to be criticized later because the guide didn't instruct me a how to do a good hold. Muskie Magazine has already taken an editorial position that only photos of correctly-held fish will be published (ad photos in their 06 claendar not withstanding, I guess!). Most of us clients want a safe, healthy release to be part of our memory of the trip. m
Edited by mikie 1/10/2006 5:53 AM
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