On 6 Feb 2006 10:04:05 -0800, wrote:

I am new to fishing, I am intimidated by fish with spikes and teeth. I
was struck by pointy fin of a cat fish and it hurt for about 5 days. I
caught a nice saugeye, but a friend of mine took it off the hook. I
thought to myself, "I am not taken this thing off". I can see myself
getting my hand ripped open trying to hold and handle these fish. Does
anyone have basic advice on how to handle fish with spikes and teeth?


Lipper Fish Gripper http://tackletour.com/reviewlippertoolslipper.html
(or some place similar), and a pair of needle-nose pliers. You'll
never have to touch another fish ;-)

Thanks