06-29-2010, 06:14 PM
You definitely need a cradle or a rubber net. It's best not to "land" them with a net though. Subdue them with the net or cradle, remove the lure from the mouth with them still in the water, pull them out of the water for a quick pic, and back into the drink with them.
All this is easier said than done with a big toothy beast like a tiger musky though.
also:
This link has a bunch of good articles on how to safely catch and release a big musky. It also has some good musky hunting tips. http://www.petemaina.com/pages/articles.php
The guy really preaches having all your releasing tools handy and within reach, and to always keep the fishes head in the water until it's picture time and then to minimize the time that the head is out of the water.
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All this is easier said than done with a big toothy beast like a tiger musky though.
also:
This link has a bunch of good articles on how to safely catch and release a big musky. It also has some good musky hunting tips. http://www.petemaina.com/pages/articles.php
The guy really preaches having all your releasing tools handy and within reach, and to always keep the fishes head in the water until it's picture time and then to minimize the time that the head is out of the water.
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