Houstonmcclurkan
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New embedded version of the video. Thanks to all those who have watched!
The last few years i see bass fishermen popping the fish in the head to remove lures. I have fished for 30 years and never done this to a fish. I think people should show more respect to the fish. I think this got started by people seeing tournament guys on TV.
Nice video. Where is that shot at 2:40 with the cars from? Looks like the dam at Nottely, because there is no traffic on Chatuge's dam only foot traffic. Either way nice catches.....
+1 No need to pop them out like that and possibly do damage to the jaw. Wiggle the hook until you find a good angle to slide it out. Takes no time.
When you knock them upside the head, you don't have to worry about them flopping around while your getting the hook out, kind of like the guy on Alaskan bush people does. Good job to the kid , he seems to be a fine bass fisherman. It don't bother me that he beats on them after he catches them, spots are invasive to chatuge.0:34 how to knock out a spot before removing the hook.
The last few years i see bass fishermen popping the fish in the head to remove lures. I have fished for 30 years and never done this to a fish. I think people should show more respect to the fish. I think this got started by people seeing tournament guys on TV.
Nice video and catch. Chatuge beat me but I'm a Crappie fisherman.
Looks like your thread got somewhat jacked. And we wonder why... http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?p=9615669#post9615669
Houstonmcclurkan,
Sweet video. Chatuge seems like a beautiful lake from watching the video.
Do you fish much at Blue Ridge or Nottely? My wife and I will be in Suches, GA during the third week of August. I plan on fishing Blue Ridge, but I'm debating on fishing Nottely. I'm really hoping to hook some small jaws while I'm up there!
May your lines stay taut my friend!
+1^
There's nothing wrong with popping a jig out that way, just gotta figure it out without actually popping it's head. Most pros I've seen do it right, of course they've done it 1000 times, but they've got it down and it doesn't even touch the fish most times. I'd think it hurt the fish less being quick rather than slowly yanking and tugging. Just my opinion though.
Nice video bud.