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Old 07-09-2010, 10:58 AM
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Default Re: 60 Pounder Caught East over the weekend

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Originally Posted by Flukemeister1
What I do is weigh the fish in the net. I have a detachable handle so all I do is net the fish take the handle off and weigh the net and fish together. The net weighs less than a pound. I know some guys weigh the fish by the lip/jaw but this will cause internal injuries. The fish is then gently removed from the net and held horizontally for a quick picture, revived at boatside and released. I like to see those big girls go back but you never know if that fish was gut hooked and bleeding, I would have put it the box too. Absolute fish of a lifetime, congrats!
EVEN BETTER...Catch & Release!! Awesome!