Gill vs lip release---

[tattoobob]

I haven't heard of one, but if you think of it, it is like sticking your fingers into your lungs. unless you are going to keep the fish keep your fingers/hand out of the gill

[Offshore]

What Bob said and,

I know of only two catch and release studies done in the past ten years. One done in MA and one in MD. Both used all type methods of catching, but neither noted mortality by release method.

[BigFish]

I never, ever handle my fish from the gills.....always the lip! Bluefish from the back of the head!

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I never, ever handle my fish from the gills.....always the lip! Bluefish from the back of the head!

C'MON!

I'll give you $20 bucks to handle a 15lb+ blue by the lips!

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by basswipe

C'MON!

I'll give you $20 bucks to handle a 15lb+ blue by the lips!

Heck I'll give you $20 to do anything to a 15lb blue's lips!

[Clammer]

Basswipe //I,ll take the $20 /// A 15# BLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO dies the same way as a 5# BLOOOOOOOOOOO // Quickly & Sometimes Bloody

[snake slinger]

lipem just like LM bass