barbequed mackerel mmmm....

[Lewy]

any of you fishermen out there worried about getting hooks punturing yer tubes?? i guess hypalon is pretty tough but some of those big treble hooks you see on lures look pretty lethal muvvas!!

[Nos4r2]

No, a bit of common sense and awareness that sharp hooks and tubes don't mix is about all you need.

[Soupy]

To get rid of fish quickly without damaging you or them - then follow this:

Tape the middle 3 fingers of 'strong' hand with insulating tape (not so tight as to stop circulation). When retrieving fish - grab back of hook with thumb and shake fish off - either into boat or back into water - your choice. Tape prevents hooks going into fingers and leaves scar free fishing. Did it commercially and works!

[ian parkes]

I have seen fishermen shakin them off the hook , but never managed it myself , surely it must rip them apart a bit , so not so good if you are throwing them back.
I often seem to end up with them wrapped up in the trace with line wrapped round the tails or hooks part swallowed . sometimes its easier to put a new trace of feathers on than sort the birds nest out .

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Soupy

To get rid of fish quickly without damaging you or them - then follow this:

Tape the middle 3 fingers of 'strong' hand with insulating tape (not so tight as to stop circulation). When retrieving fish - grab back of hook with thumb and shake fish off - either into boat or back into water - your choice. Tape prevents hooks going into fingers and leaves scar free fishing. Did it commercially and works!

A major problem with this method is your inability to stick the V sign up at fellow water users