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09/12/21 11:45 PM
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Candy Man
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I am new to the forum but have been following for a little while.
I normally release all fish over 8 pounds. I was wondering what you do when a fish have been deep gut hooked.
caught a 15 lb last week that took the hook and cork and about 10 inches of line.
i keep the fish but could i have just cut the line and released it.
Frosty
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Re: CPR
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09/13/21 12:50 AM
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🍀El Gato Azul🍀
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If it’s deep hooked you just cut the leader. The hook will rust away and it won’t hurt the fish. I have caught a number of fish over the years with rusty hooks that were almost gone.
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Re: CPR
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09/14/21 01:48 AM
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taterpop
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If the fish is bleeding like a stuck Hog put it in the Ice Chest. I don't like to keep anything over 7 LBS for a Channel and 10 LBS for a Blue.
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Re: CPR
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09/15/21 02:51 AM
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Osbornfishing
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 I try and get the hook out, but it is a judgement call. If you tear up the throat or gills the fish usually won’t live.
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