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| Ok, not only am I ashamed, but shocked...that I could not lift a 49" muskie for picture taking.
However, it does make me aware, it could happen to others.
slim......really.... I can't believe it.
So, I'm 64 years young and think I'm turning 21 and looking at women...well, you know.
Seriously, my feelings are hurt. But, I thought I should bring up the subject to others about being fit to handle a large muskie. Please make plans whether you are fishing by yourself or with someone else about how you are going to be able to handle a large muskie.
In my case, my nephew helped me out. He caught a 49" muskie the day before on Eagle lake and I caught mine on Cedar lake. Of course, he is big enough to handle the fish. However, it it wasn't easy to get my muskie back into the water.
Basically, I can't believe I couldn't lift the muskie. So, for all those who think they are fit to handle a large muskie (49" is large to me), please make plans in case you need help....both for you and the fish. Believe me, I never thought it could happen to me....
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | Before you plan to take a picture always go through the steps first. Big fish are not easy to hold for any length of time. Always have everything ready and layed out before the fish is even out of the water. I always show my clients what is to be done when a fish is caught. Once it's in the net everything should be made ready.
Camera, measuring stick and a clean area should be ready. I always have all this ready as the fish is being taken out of the net so the time out of the water is very short. I recomend holding the fish while on one knee and supporting the fish on the other knee while you holding the head and lower mid section ready for the picture. Now, when the camera is ready, lift the fish up and snap the picture quickly. This way the fish is only up for a few seconds and it can be lowered back down to your knee. This will hold the weight of the fish and keep your arms form getting to tired.
Always have everything ready!!!
This will keep everyting going easy and quickly. Go over what your going to do even if your alone. I will take a picture with the timer on and fake hold a fish to see what the picture is going to look like, then grab the fish out of the net and hit the button again to take the picture. I have had some great pictures of big fish doing this. Now I know exactly where and how to do this in my boat. Maybe you can practice this and when that time comes again you will be ready for the picture of a life time. | |
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Location: Oregon | Hey you can do it Bob, just start lifting some weights. You will be amazed how fast you gain strength/stamina/balance, etc., by lifting 3 days per week. Start very light, just a few pounds in each hand and go up from there.
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| Thanks for the advice. My purpose was to make others, who feel they could easily handle
most fish, aware it might happen to them.
I never thought this could happen to me. As it turned out, I felt sick to my stomach that
night and broke a fever the next night. But, I can't use that as an excuse.
I don't consider myself weak. And, when I look at some of the other fishermen, I have to think how difficult it might be for them to handle a large muskie.
Yes, lifting some weights is a good idea. One just needs to be aware situations may arise where you find it more difficult than you think to handle a fish. Think about it and be prepared.
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Location: Rhinelander. | Hey Bob its hell getting old isn't it? I think we all find ourselves not being able to do things we like to> Your post made me think of a question> I will put a new post on about it. Its about if you have an electric boat winch on your trailer and if you Like it.
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Location: Athens, Ohio | You really don't need to lift them at all, a release shot over the side of the boat as you slide them fron the net is fine, too; some folks (me too) feel the need to measure bigger fish, which usually does require bringing them on board. I ran into the same problem recently, once I had her lifted, I had to sit down to hold her. m | |
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| Hey Bob, if that 49" muskie weighed 40 some pounds....don't feel bad about not being able to lift it! LOL!
It's not like you're complaining that you couldn't lift a 30 inch 10 pounder....
Congrats on your fish by the way. :thumbsup: | |
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| Big fish are hard to handle. That's why most people have a goofy look on their face in pictures of good fish. It's because they are having a hard time holding it. One word of advice; you have to get a death grip on that fish. Then use your hip to hold it up. | |
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| Yes, Big fish are hard to handle for sure! Heres my story. I once lifted a 50.5"er for a quick pic. Tthe fish came into the net pretty green and we kept her in the net to get the hooks out and the camera ready all the usual pre-photo stuff. Well I get a good grip on her and lift her from the net when she decideds she still wants to fight. She thrashed wildely and gill raked my knuckle #*^@ near to the bone. I put a bear hug on her to get her to stop and I regained controll of the situation. I never droped her but man she hurt me bad!!!! It was fairly warm out and I was bleeding all over! I still have a scar and a lump on the knuckle of my right index finger as a battle scar. I will never lift a large fish from the net without the fishhandling glove again. Lesson learned....... | |
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too weak to lift a 49" muskie