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Landing bigger fish
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07/20/17 02:34 PM
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machnik
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Folks, how do you land a large fish on a bank with thick vegetation? Yesterday I lost decent bass when I tried to lift it above the water line before it got tangled in the vegetation - the line snapped. Any suggestions are more than welcome...
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/20/17 03:48 PM
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spazm09
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Heavy duty braided line?
I quit bass fishing years ago and now mostly go for big cats. I over compensate on my line strength cause I hate losing big fish.
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/20/17 04:12 PM
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psalty
Pro Angler
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telescoping net?
Matthew 4:19 Script-Lures by Psalty founder and directed by the Big Fisherman
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/20/17 11:34 PM
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Nathan_Flovin
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65lb braid and a big stiff rod
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: Nathan_Flovin]
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07/22/17 02:15 PM
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Sunbae
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^ this
Last edited by Sunbae; 07/22/17 02:15 PM.
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/22/17 08:28 PM
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Smithaven
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A long handled net will do wonders. I buy a cheap landing net and add a six foot piece of aluminum tubing to extend the handle. Carrying the net around is a pain but it will really help the catch rate.
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: Smithaven]
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07/22/17 11:37 PM
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banker-always fishing
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A long handled net will do wonders. I buy a cheap landing net and add a six foot piece of aluminum tubing to extend the handle. Carrying the net around is a pain but it will really help the catch rate. Plus one.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/23/17 01:29 AM
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psalty
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telescoping net? Can be found at Academy, Dicks Sporting Goods, Bass Pro, Cabela's or maybe even e-bay. Might be less cumbersome that long handle , especially if hiking distance to bank. How much vegetation you trying to cover?
Matthew 4:19 Script-Lures by Psalty founder and directed by the Big Fisherman
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/24/17 09:36 PM
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machnik
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It's 5-6 foot from the shore line.
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/24/17 09:53 PM
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psalty
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I recommend the telescoping nets as easy packing and convenient use and well worth the cost. Keep fishing !
Matthew 4:19 Script-Lures by Psalty founder and directed by the Big Fisherman
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/25/17 02:17 AM
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butch sanders
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if you don't want to eat them thats the best way you caught it fair & square
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/25/17 06:03 PM
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Deputy T
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Big line, Big rod, Big muscles.
In God we trust, All others I run through TCIC/NCIC
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Re: Landing bigger fish
[Re: machnik]
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07/25/17 06:49 PM
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SweetRay
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