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Old 04-05-2003, 04:44 PM   #1
 
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Default how to info on the catfish

Hey all -
I' m getting back into the catfishing scene - I was around 5 when I was really into it, but I need some info from you all -

How and where do you hold a catfish after you catch it? I' ve heard that you put your index finger and thumb on both sides of the fish, right behind those bones, and I' ve heard that you make a " peace sign" with your index finger and middle finger and hold it on the bottom side as opposed to the top side w/the other one. Which one is correct, and will any hold on a catfish keep it from flopping like the bass/lip thing does?
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Old 04-07-2003, 01:03 PM   #2
 
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i guess its how you feel i go with the belly side so that the horn on the top isnt in my way but i also dont have very big hands so that is the best way ive found hope this helps you
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Old 04-08-2003, 08:17 AM   #3
 
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That is ok if the fish is small. I am in louisiana and I catch fish on trotlines 30 to 40 pounds. You can' t make a peace sign on a 40 pound fish.
Get or make a gaff.
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Old 04-21-2003, 07:22 PM   #4
 
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go to wal-mart and get thr " Gripper" .they will hola a cat to about 5 lbs.
bigger if you have the strength in your hands.get the metal ones if you can find them.some times the plastic ones will twist.
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Old 04-21-2003, 08:01 PM   #5
 
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Treeclimber hit on the nose
The metal GRIPPER.
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