What a shame. But if this incident helps get out the message about proper handling of a large bass, at least some good will come from it.
By the way, something else I've done when it is clear the fish is exhausted, especially in warm water, is to gently put it in the water and hold it by the front lip, then move the boat forward slowly. Seems to help reoxygenate them, after a bit they will take off. If fishing from shore, I'll move it back and forth until it leaves. Hate to see a big one floating!!!
Last edited by anthropic; 03/02/15 06:10 PM.
