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RF813
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 Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:23 pm Post subject: Best way to Weigh your catch? |
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Do any of you use anything to weigh your catch?
I'd be looking to use something that isn't harmful to the fish because I prefer to catch and release, but not sure if anything would fit the bill. |
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PECo
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RF813
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| Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Maybe a dumb question, but what is the best way to use that hook? I'd think putting it up through the gill could A. Damage the gill, and B. if the fish flops, it could send the fish to the ground. And piercing another hole into the lip isn't something i'd like to do. (but i've actually seen online....(maybe for keepers?)
I was looking at this, which doesn't appear to be too harmful to the fish.
http://www.wired2fish.com/rapala-lock-n-grip-25-pound-digital-scale-review/ |
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RF813
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| Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Also, after reading more on the rapala's, people seem pretty adamant that they're not made well, or as well as a Boga.....
Thoughts?
Again, I want the least amount of trauma to the fish and to get it back into the water without any issues. |
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Redneckangler
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| RF813 wrote: | Also, after reading more on the rapala's, people seem pretty adamant that they're not made well, or as well as a Boga.....
Thoughts?
Again, I want the least amount of trauma to the fish and to get it back into the water without any issues. |
Rapala - $25.00
Boga $100-200
Apples to Oranges.
If your fishing freshwater, a Rapala is OK. If you spend time in the salt and don't want to purchase a new grip scale every season or two, consider a Boga or similar quality grip. Just don't drop it overboard! 
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RF813
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| Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for all the info! |
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PECo
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| RF813 wrote: | | Maybe a dumb question, but what is the best way to use that hook? I'd think putting it up through the gill could A. Damage the gill, and B. if the fish flops, it could send the fish to the ground. And piercing another hole into the lip isn't something i'd like to do. (but i've actually seen online....(maybe for keepers?) |
You need to make sure that you slip the hook up underneath the gill plate and not between any of the gills. Largemouth bass usually don't flop too much when you do this. Smallies, though, always seem to flop right off of the hook.
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I just hang smaller fish from the hook of one of my digital scales. I have three of them; a Berkley, a Rapala and a Cabela's. I just bought the Cabela's Digital Mini Scale because it's cheap (i.e., $12.99), compact and takes two AAA batteries, instead of button cells like my other scales.
