It surprises me that they don't tell you to put your fingers in their gills
to lift them. They do it on all of the bass fishing shows, even Roland
Martin and his competitors.

Putting your fingers in a trout's gills is just about the worst thing that
you can do if you're going to release the fish. I suspect that it's not
all that healthy for any fish.


"bassrecord" wrote in message
...
The time is upon us to have the opportunity to handle BIG largemouth bass.
That would be about 6-7 pounds Northern strain and 13+ pounds Florida
strain
or interbred hybrid, although the techniques should apply equally well to
smaller bass and other species.

As bass these sizes approach their species maximums, if you choose for
them
to survive, special precautions should probably be taken. The people
probably with the most experience in proper care and handling of BIG bass
is
the ShareLunker program of Texas' Freshwater Fisheries Center. Here is a
link to their 9 key points.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/inf...harelunker.htm


However their list is not complete. It is missing several related but
very
import items that must be done.

1. As soon as your BIG bass is secured in an aerated environment and
before
any pictures are taken, immediately proceed to the nearest lavatory, head,
restroom or facility and take care of business. The offensive odor will
eventually subside but teletale water marks in the crotch of your pants
will
remain in the pictures forever!

2, Call your brother-in-law or close friend and tell them to immediately
purchase in your name just one lottery ticket - that's all you'll need.

3. Call your stock broker tell him to purchase in your account today every
stock he recommended.

No doubt this list needs additional refinement. Good luck!
John










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