Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

[marty_scher]

Cabelas and others, sell "fish grippers" that grip the fish's mouth, allowing control for hook removal, even for lifting fish out of the water. Supposed to be good for catch/release.<br /><br />

<br /><br />This looks like a harsh way to handle a fish, especially one you want to let go. Seems like it could do a lot of tissue damage in no time.<br /><br />Anyone own and use one of these?

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

i haven't used one, but from the few fishing programs i've seen, it appears to be better to handle the fish with - no removal of the important 'slime' that sticks to your hands... just a thought

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Thats a girls fish handler.<br />put it back.

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

rotflmao<br /><br />its too dang late - i'm going for cover now

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Real women don't need no stinking fish gripper. <br /><br />By the way, I also had registration problems, Barely_Legal

 

[crab bait]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

those kind are expensive an 'thin' holdin' surface..<br /><br />i got a brite orange plastic floatin' jobby with a coiled wrist strap from bass pro or calbela's for cheap..<br /><br />let me tell ya's,, it the best cottonpickin' fishin' acessory i bought in a long long time..<br /><br />it works..!!<br /><br />has a wide powerful lip gripper ..<br /><br />as soon as i 'lip lock' an a THRASHIN' 40 inch stripper with a ' mann's stretch 25<br />snagged in his face,, the fish INSTANTLY calms down ..as if he's sleepin'..<br /><br />it protects me..<br />protects the fish..<br /><br />see how 'macho' you are with treble hooks enbedded in ya.. <br /><br />get one .. it works..

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Just back away from the gripper.<br />noth'n to see here.

 

[gonfishn]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

You be the woman LadyFish. Now if I could only teach my wife how to bait a hook......Welcome aboard as I see this is your first post. Be careful this site can be addictive...........

 

[Boatist]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

I have a bright orange plastic one I bought from Wallmart for the wife to use when we all have fish on and can not stop and take her fish off until get our fish in. I think it would work very good but she has never used it. Instead she just waits or shakes the fish off.

 

[cotterman]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

also very handy for gettin pickled eggs out of the jar.

 

[silverking]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Welcome aboard Ladyfish!!!<br />Are you married??????<br />(just kidding )<br /><br />Again Welcome!

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Yes, I am married. Actually, I had trouble with my login name "Barely_Legal" and changed it yesterday which explains the single post. Besides, the only thing barely legal about me anymore is my fish.<br /><br />Crab Bait, I have looked all over for the less expensive alternative to that $60-70 Fish Gripper and can't find it. It's a great idea and I want one. <br /><br />Also, I have had a treble hook embedded in my skin before, in my nose (never stand behind someone who is casting). I had to go to the hospital to get it out. It was a Bass Buster lure. The most embarrassing part was the ride to the hospital and the long wait in the ER. I guess its not everyday a girl comes in with a lure hanging from her nose.

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

LadyFish...<br /><br />here in San antonio, there are people walking around downtown at night that have stuff hanging in there nose that resembles bass lures, lol..as well as hanging from their eyebrows, their ears, lips, etc..<br /><br />I'm sure they just thought your were a big Marilyn Manson fan...

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

I didn't mean noth'n personal by that girl remark<br />Ladyfish.

 

[Kenbo]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

They are great for toothy critters, Bluefish especially. They have great vision and will snap at you even once they are landed and in the boat.

 

[crab bait]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

there on page 72 of cabelas 2003 spring catalog.. for $9.99.. <br /><br />gee ,B LEGAL.. your my kinda gal..!!<br /><br />HEY,, got any single sisters..??

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Thanks for the info CB! I have three sisters, all married. I guess you missed the boat.<br /><br />Also, do most of you carry mini-bolt cutters on board for aiding the removal of fish hooks from the skin? <br />Is the best way to remove a hook but cutting the ring end and pushing it out that way? I've seen small trebles completely embedding in somones leg before. They were lucky enough to be close to land, but thats not always the case.

 

[crab bait]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

yeah,, i'm an ole pro at 'missin the boat'..maybe there's a 'higher' reason for that..?? ...like divine intervention..<br /><br />yeah, i carry a very good pair of cutters.. also a couple chemical cold/ice packs,too ..available at drug stores for cheap..<br /><br />do a 'search' on fish hook removel.. it was a long goin' post,, last spring.. gaurrenteed to get you laughin'.. DERWOOD & i... it's funny..

 

[BassMan283]

Re: Anyone use a fish "gripper"?

Well, from bitter experience I can tell you that if it's buried deep in muscle you aren't going to push it through. I tried and couldn't get it to go. The ER doctor tried the same and destroyed two needle pushers in the process. finally pushed an 18 gauge needle in behind it and covered the barb and pulled it out. $137.50.