Doing whatever it takes.

[Dan]

something i've done that helps the fish equilibrate it's air bladder and release is to tie a small hook with some 15lb line and connect the other end to your anchor. lip hook the fish - just barely - and lower the anchor half way down and then give the anchor rope a tug. usually the fish will break off or pull the hook and swim away since the pressure deflates the bladder to normal levels.

Originally Posted by Dan

something i've done that helps the fish equilibrate it's air bladder and release is to tie a small hook with some 15lb line and connect the other end to your anchor. lip hook the fish - just barely - and lower the anchor half way down and then give the anchor rope a tug. usually the fish will break off or pull the hook and swim away since the pressure deflates the bladder to normal levels.

Hey Dan.. We tried that, with 40# test and the barb on the hook pinched down. We tried four times, and everytime, it thrashed just below the surface and either pulled the hook or broke the line and floated back up. It's a great trick and has usually always worked but this time, it didn't.

[Dannowar]

Sounds like ya took too long reeling him up ; )


Just kidding. It's always bittersweet catching a bsb. Not too many people would have jumped in 58 degree water sans wetsuit.
Balls of steel my man.


Karma will reward you with a big flat boy next time

[BrokeLoser]

Super cool Neill!
You'da man!

[ctfphoto]

Waaaay cool

[walrus]

Thanks, your effort is a reflection of a fine fisherman. Well Done!

[dorado50]

That was a very brave and selfless act you did. BTW can I have my hook back?. Its hook #3

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Sounds like ya took too long reeling him up ; )


Just kidding. It's always bittersweet catching a bsb. Not too many people would have jumped in 58 degree water sans wetsuit.
Balls of steel my man.


Karma will reward you with a big flat boy next time

And I was still sober at 830 am