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Finally after hours of no strikes I found an area in 8' of water that produced excellent yellow perch, sunfish and a few bass.
One bass I caught had about a foot of mono line coming from its mouth. After I unhooked my lure, I figured I'd get the other hook out.
No hook was seen but I noticed deep in the gullet a small metal piece. I started pulling the line and out comes a swivel followed by that circle hook and 5" soft stick. The hook may have never been stuck in the fish's mouth, but it still broke the line. Here are a few shots of the fish and both of the lures it was
caught it with:
Soft stick:


The lure (Claw) I caught the fish with:


At least it won't starve to death.

Wow, that is amazing you were able to get the whole thing out. I think most people would not have even tried but you are likely right, the fish would not have survived had you not got it out.

Nature surprises, leaving us in awe!