Thread: How many folks use a dip net and when ?

I don't use a net , if it is too big to lift I have lipped one . Most times a I swing 15'' and sometimes 16'' Crappie . We seldom loose many either . I think a good rod with back bone , bigger hooks and steady pull / lift is the key .

I don't even own a net. I don't loose too many. I have lipped a couple.

Chris

I'll use one when fishing with someone who doesn't have the experience to know how to flip one in with one steady movement, it can be tough to get used to with 16' Rods


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I keep one beside me all the time. I think it's easier on the fish if you net it if you plan on releasing it. I don't need to keep every crappie I catch so I release a lot.

Most of the time I lift them over the side of the boat. Occasionally with fish two pounds or larger I will lipp them or use a net.

Originally Posted by arkcrappie

I keep one beside me all the time. I think it's easier on the fish if you net it if you plan on releasing it. I don't need to keep every crappie I catch so I release a lot.

I would think the net would rub off slime coat ?

Originally Posted by NIMROD

I would think the net would rub off slime coat ?

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.


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Originally Posted by arkcrappie

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.


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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 .

Originally Posted by NIMROD

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 .

Every fish you catch is in a cooler or on a cleaning table Gewber. How much damage does that do?

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Every fish you catch is in a cooler or on a cleaning table Gewber. How much damage does that do?

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 .