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Originally Posted by acabtp
i never heard of that, did you read it somewhere? link? i am trying to think back and i can't remember a released fish dying on me while jigging through the ice. light winter bites mean safe lip hooksets and the slower metabolism from the cold water keeps the fish alive longer out of the water than when it is warmer out. maybe with tip ups since you've got a better chance of them taking it deep, but even then if you use the right hardware, the hooks should end up the corner of the mouths and make for a good release. i'm not trying to bust your balls, just asking in case i've been missing something.
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JUST GOING BY MY VERY LIMITED ICE FISHING EXPERIENCES & FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE ICE SKATING OR WALKING THE DOG. From what I have seen by the time the fish is pulled out of water, hook removed they have become fish-sicles. I would imagine that there is some cell damage to the fragile gills but excuse my ignorance if this was just due to inexperienced fishermen &/or extreme cold conditions. I am big catch & release guy & only take home a fish if it does not make...the guilt of killing usually makes the fish taste bland to me.
