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| They also make longer release tools that make it less scary to handle the fish properly. Get some baker hook outs and a nice pair of jaw spreaders. Also keep the knipex close. Be prepared when you have a fish in the net. |
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Location: Brighton CO. | Well he's dumb for you, a few short miles from home there's a lake that has Tigers in it. It gets drown down every year so not the best place to fish Muskies but, its fun from time to time to go over and walk the shore and make a few casts. This spring I went over with two lures and some basic release tools and a pair of Muskie Armor Gloves. I have not seen my gloves since!
Are they buried in some of my junk around here? In a jacket pocket? Fell out of my pocket? I don't think they make those gloves anymore? What other gloves do you guys wear? |
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Location: Brighton CO. | Went online and found a similar pair on team Rhino. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | None of the gloves are really hook-proof, except maybe the Lindy Glove - it's too bulky for a good grip - and the Musky Armor gloves take forever to dry out. I just use the latex-palmed garden gloves. The pebbled surface gives me a better grip than barehanded and a bit of protection from sharp fish parts. m |
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Location: Rochester, New York | Don’t you guys swap out trebles for owner inline hook |
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Location: Northern Illinois | I have an old pair of Grabb-it Hook Removers that are the best but can’t believe the price now - https://www.muskyshop.com/cdn/shop/products/thegrabbit_720x.jpg?v=16... |
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Location: Twin Cities Metro | These Baker hook outs aren't as big or quite as good as Grabb-it, but the price is right...
https://www.thornebros.com/products/baker-heavy-duty-hook-outs?varia...
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| Solitario Lupo - 9/25/2023 11:55 AM
I always leave the fish in the net if I want a pic I’ll do it real quick so it never touches ground or boat. If I measure it’s usually still in the water. Use the net as a live well.
This is good feedback. To unhook the fish insure y grip it by the jawbone, while its in the net or cradle. This can be done to either side of the fishes mouth, so as to avoid hooks. A I see to many of those old string nets in use, just try and set a good example. |
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| Solitario Lupo - 9/25/2023 11:55 AM
I always leave the fish in the net if I want a pic I’ll do it real quick so it never touches ground or boat. If I measure it’s usually still in the water. Use the net as a live well.
This is good feedback. To unhook the fish insure y grip it by the jawbone, while its in the net or cradle. This can be done to either side of the fishes mouth, so as to avoid hooks. A I see to many of those old string nets in use, just try and set a good example. |
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| Solitario Lupo - 9/25/2023 11:55 AM
I always leave the fish in the net if I want a pic I’ll do it real quick so it never touches ground or boat. If I measure it’s usually still in the water. Use the net as a live well.
This is good feedback. To unhook the fish insure y grip it by the jawbone, while its in the net or cradle. This can be done to either side of the fishes mouth, so as to avoid hooks. A I see to many of those old string nets in use, just try and set a good example. |
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| Solitario Lupo - 9/25/2023 11:55 AM
I always leave the fish in the net if I want a pic I’ll do it real quick so it never touches ground or boat. If I measure it’s usually still in the water. Use the net as a live well.
This is good feedback. To unhook the fish insure y grip it by the jawbone, while its in the net or cradle. This can be done to either side of the fishes mouth, so as to avoid hooks. A I see to many of those old string nets in use, just try and set a good example. |
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| Solitario Lupo - 9/25/2023 11:55 AM
I always leave the fish in the net if I want a pic I’ll do it real quick so it never touches ground or boat. If I measure it’s usually still in the water. Use the net as a live well.
This is good feedback. To unhook the fish insure y grip it by the jawbone, while its in the net or cradle. This can be done to either side of the fishes mouth, so as to avoid hooks. A I see to many of those old string nets in use, just try and set a good example.  |
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| Leave the fish in the net. You're not calming anything down once it's out of the water. |
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