I use a net all the time when tourney fishing. I only use one on big fish any other time. I release lots of fish also.
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I use a net all the time when tourney fishing. I only use one on big fish any other time. I release lots of fish also.
Always have a net by my side...Small fish I swing, big fish I net. Every now and then I hook up with a big fish of another species so its nice to have a n'et nearby to land them. My crappie net has landed fish up to 30-40 lbs. I use a rubber frabill basket net on a extendable long arm paint pole. Think its 17 inches in diameter and don't hurt the fish at all and never snags up my hooks.
don't own a net and have little trouble lifting them in one motion into boat or onto dock. can't think of the last time i lost a nice keeper that I wanted. release a lot of 9 inch + fish but IMO you swing them right in, jiggle a little and they drop right back into water without you touching them and you don't take any slime off. JMHO
I don't think it is any worse than handling a fish. Maybe Matt (D10) could weigh in here and give us some handling tips for fish to be released.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
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A rubber coated net with minimize any damage to the slime and preserve the integrity of the slime coat. Rough twine nets on the other hand not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
I don't think nets hurt the fish at all. I've released thousands of them over the years and never seen a floater unless it had other injuries from being caught.
Net or Not is a personal issue.
My best advise is to do what YOU are the most comfortable with.
I grab my fish by the lip try not to ever grab sides where the loss of slime can seriously hurt a fish . Those twine nets and hands on sides cause damage that may not show for a long time . Fungus and such attack fish when slime coat damaged .Quote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
Every fish you catch is in a cooler or on a cleaning table Gewber. How much damage does that do? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
We always release a bunch too . Trying to keep Arkansas Thread busy thought it was about dried up like a dead fish on the bank lately . :yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
I usually carry one for bigger fish. I have had a few lips rip bringing them out so i rather be safe. You gonna have to carry me fishing with you so i can perfect that nimrod swing lol