10-01-2010, 03:21 AM
A lot of good information has been given, but I am always ready to stick my oar in the water too!
One thing I would add that I have learned is that, if you are going to take a picture, make sure that where ever you have the fish that the surface is wet. Just as you wet your hands to handle the fish don't put it down on any dry surface.
I try to get pictures of larger fish in the net, in the water, or on a wet float tube apron. Smaller fish I will usually hold by the shoulders or belly area. Make sure that where ever you hold them that it is over water so that when they wiggle out of your hands, (and they will!) they fall back in the water not on rocks. If you want a picture on land then try wet grass, in a boat use a wet shirt or towel if possible.
I don't usually stick my fingers in a trout's mouth, at least not any larger than 6 inches. Call me a pansy, but those teeth are wicked little buggers, and it seems the scratches always turn nasty!
To remove my fly -- if it is close and easy to grab I do so with my fingers, if it is further into the mouth or
I use my forceps. I take the fly out many times without ever removing the fish from the water or the net. Sometimes a little more handling is needed, but the least handling possible is the best.
As far as the length of anyone's post, I feel that the more exact and complete an answer, then the better information is conveyed to a majority of the readers. Besides they are entertaining and everyone is different and has different learning styles. Everyones posts are good and I have learned a lot from all of you!
I am long winded too!!!
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One thing I would add that I have learned is that, if you are going to take a picture, make sure that where ever you have the fish that the surface is wet. Just as you wet your hands to handle the fish don't put it down on any dry surface.
I try to get pictures of larger fish in the net, in the water, or on a wet float tube apron. Smaller fish I will usually hold by the shoulders or belly area. Make sure that where ever you hold them that it is over water so that when they wiggle out of your hands, (and they will!) they fall back in the water not on rocks. If you want a picture on land then try wet grass, in a boat use a wet shirt or towel if possible.
I don't usually stick my fingers in a trout's mouth, at least not any larger than 6 inches. Call me a pansy, but those teeth are wicked little buggers, and it seems the scratches always turn nasty!
To remove my fly -- if it is close and easy to grab I do so with my fingers, if it is further into the mouth or
I use my forceps. I take the fly out many times without ever removing the fish from the water or the net. Sometimes a little more handling is needed, but the least handling possible is the best. As far as the length of anyone's post, I feel that the more exact and complete an answer, then the better information is conveyed to a majority of the readers. Besides they are entertaining and everyone is different and has different learning styles. Everyones posts are good and I have learned a lot from all of you!
I am long winded too!!!
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