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 Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/23/19 09:20 PM
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lowew79
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I realize that this is the Bass section, and talking about eating bass is almost a stoning offense ... but it really is OK to keep a gut-hooked bass for dinner.
Now if you find yourself tossing back multiple floaters every day, its' time to consider barbless hooks or other alternatives. Lots of posts in the thread so in case anyone missed it t his little pond is marked with numerous signs "Catch and Release only" Also again I was a long way (30-45 minutes from my truck and another about 20 to the house) so not sure how edible a uncooler-ed fish would be by then. What do you think? How long can a dead fish last without refrigeration before its not safe to eat?
Last edited by lowew79; 04/23/19 09:25 PM. Reason: more info
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/23/19 09:22 PM
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lowew79
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I e-mailed the TPWD and told them the situation. I asked what the proper course of action would be. I got this reply...
Please leave it and allow nature to take its course.
Mike Mitchell
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Law Enforcement Division, Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: RickS.]
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04/23/19 09:30 PM
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lowew79
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Fish die. Move on with life I know, the point of the whole thread was to get advice on how to avoid gut hooking fish, and how to undo the bad hook when it happens. I got tons of advice. But yeah I know that ultimately things like this happen.
Politicians are like diapers, they both need to be changed often, and for the same reason - Unknown
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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04/23/19 09:42 PM
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Did you even consider taking to a veterinary clinic? 
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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04/23/19 09:44 PM
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lowew79
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Did you even consider taking to a veterinary clinic? I looked it up, the nearest fish vet clinic is way up north of Dallas, I wouldn't have made it in time. Care-flite didnt have a helicopter with a aquarium in it.
Politicians are like diapers, they both need to be changed often, and for the same reason - Unknown
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/23/19 09:51 PM
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Did you even consider taking to a veterinary clinic? I looked it up, the nearest fish vet clinic is way up north of Dallas, I wouldn't have made it in time. Care-flite didnt have a helicopter with a aquarium in it. Very good! it's not like you didn't try.
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: Jon]
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04/23/19 09:56 PM
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Did you even consider taking to a veterinary clinic? I looked it up, the nearest fish vet clinic is way up north of Dallas, I wouldn't have made it in time. Care-flite didnt have a helicopter with a aquarium in it. Very good! it's not like you didn't try. Lol! I can see a call in to 911 now. OPERATOR: Caller, whats your emergency? 
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/23/19 10:55 PM
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Well, it was "Catch and Release". It was not "Catch and Release and Survive". You were ok from the outset with no worry. It shows the folly of "Catch and Release". You can't avoid an occasional gut hook and hence loss of fish. Sometimes they pick it up and you can't tell. It happens to me rarely but it does happen.
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/23/19 10:59 PM
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It is honestly disgraceful that you would harm an innocent bass.
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/24/19 12:23 AM
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This thread absolutely must rank in the top ten all time. I love the TFF. Some of the responses have made me laugh so hard it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/24/19 01:11 AM
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Are you kidding this time? This thread is still going?
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/24/19 02:13 AM
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rude dawg
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Gentlemen, there will be a Memorial Service this Saturday at 5:00pm at Prestonwood Baptist Church in PLano for the sadly recently decapitated Mr. L.M. Bass. Please RSVP as we except a crowd of over 2500. In attendance will be the Bass Brothers Family of Ft. Worth. Our prayers and condolences are with them. RIP
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/24/19 02:26 AM
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A gofundme has been set up for the 100,000 recent surviving spawn.
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: lowew79]
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04/24/19 02:30 AM
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grout-scout
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at you guys.
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Re: Accidentally killed a bass today
[Re: slim 285]
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04/24/19 02:33 AM
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You need to double up your fist and hit yourself right in the snot locker snowflake. D*mn....I can't stop laughing. I also think I have a couple cracked ribs which makes it really painful!
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