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Reply With QuoteThat's a first for me........seen the lip ones but never a body one.
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Anyone use fish grabbers?
I got tired of fish flopping out of my hand while trying to unhook them or when I'm trying to take a photo with lure in mouth. Plus, the fish slime is annoying and calls for a towel or my pants if I forget the towel. Worse is when the get free and flop around way under the boat seat!
As I see it, the grips do the least damage to the slime coat and it's much easier to get hooks out - treble hooks included - and fish are released in the shortest time. Of course, the grabber doesn't do well with fish under 6".
Note: There are two sizes per pack and the larger size worked great on a 3 lb pickerel and 2.5 lb bass.
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That's a first for me........seen the lip ones but never a body one.
Yes, I was talking to myself; sometimes even I have to ask for expert advice.
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I’ve seen these used quite a bit in Japan on YouTube as the anglers were fishing for mackerel, I believe it’s called “aji fishing”.
At the 6:11 mark of this YouTube video, you see the angler using something similar to what “Spoonminnow” is showing.
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https://youtu.be/Qu1norR_C7s?si=iDKTfOtLDMo2t5nZ
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Last edited by CrappieChan; 08-23-2025 at 06:40 PM.
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Funny though, I have the mold for that lure in two sizes. It's one of my best lures! His presentation is exactly like what I use to impart a subtle lure action.
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Yup, new for me tooOriginally Posted by 6poundtest
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Hello Spoonminnow-
Any chance can I purchase a few your ‘best lures’” or do you know where I can get a pack or two?
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Here are some photos to get your opinion of similarity.
Note the Beetle Spin. That shape works great on the spin!
Note the thin tail added to a ribbed body - a variation of the thin straight tail.
There are many kinds of jigs that it can be rigged on. A wide-gap jig hook shown in the video is not one I would ever use - especially in weeds.
I prefer a jig hook size that comes out 1/2 to 3/4 the body length. Of course, it must be rigged straight.
I have never sold soft plastic lures I've made because I didn't think there was a market for them. What I will do is send you samples to try - n/c. A few will be rigged on light jigs as examples of what I use. All I ask is that you post some photos of your catch which I'm sure you will have.
Last edited by Spoonminnow; 08-24-2025 at 05:40 AM.
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Could have used one yesterday when I caught 11 9-14" channel cats using little hand ties. The way they never stop flopping around it was a miracle I didn't get stuck a few times.
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We used them for Hard Head Catfish back in the day till the "Flippers" hit the scene. Filppers have a hook bend on the end like a commercial hook remover. Just a quick spin and the Catfish fly's off the hook. Those "Grabbers" look like a good idea as my hand gets perforated with Black Crappie fins.
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not in my 68 years on the planet , god gave me 2 fish grabbers and they work fairly well ....
on a side note : I honestly thought only women , kids and city slickers used them fish grabber device thingeez ... .....
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