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[cool][#0000ff]As you correctly guess, getting a syringe is more difficult because of the drug situation. But, if you know a diabetic who takes insulin, you should be able to work out a deal. You might have to take their shots for them for awhile.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The fact is that the air bladders are tough connective tissue that is neither full of nerves or veins. You can poke a hole in it to release the air without causing the fish permanent damage or even temporary pain. Perch and most bass are tougher than wimpy fish like crappies. Prompt reduction of air pressure (fizzing) and a quick return to the depths will definitely result in a lower mortality rate than "releasing to the ecology"...letting them float. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fish that I have "fizzed" with a hook point or the point of a sharp knife were recaptured a couple of days later with their air bladders healed and fully functional again. Of course, the smaller the hole the easier on the fish and the faster the healing process.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I know guys who use an ice pick and it works fine for frontal fizzing. There is no biological difference between a needle hole and an ice pick hole. You can get an ice pick at any "Weapons R Us" outlet.[/#0000ff]
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