best way to release LMB that swallowed hook - 05/08/06 04:56 PM
I have always been told that if the bass swallows the hook and you cannot get it out without causing more damage then the thing to do is cut your line and leave the hook in the fish. That it will shed it naturally. That is what I have been doing when that situation arises but this past week I found a fish floating that I had released the day before where that very thing had occured. Does anyone have any input on this occurance? For whatever reason it always seems to happen to me on bigger fish. Your input is appreciated........