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Everything about the handling of the fish after the first 6-7 posts is just beating a dead horse. Would I have handled a fish like that? No. But the message has been sent, so let's move on. Bottom line is the OP was proud of his fish, and he should be.
Clarifying how to properly display a fish is fine, so let's stop targeting from both sides of the isle.
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In reply to a question posted above: Caught when hot outside, out of water too long in warm weather, and too much angle on the lip hold even though for only a short time. We all have done it, but the science says many of these fish die over the next few days, and many never float, so we don't see them die. Just one of the many things that I learned later in life. Hopefully, this thread will lead others to investigate this. I certainly did my share of Googling when I first heard this. Of course, as with all online searches, it's important to look at the credibility of the source.
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RAH:
You clearly can't take a hint when told it's time to shut up.
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That is simply rude and a competent moderator would not behave this way.
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Holding a LMB that large by just the lip generally kills them after release. Can you clarify, please? Is it the duration of the hold, or any lip hold? Vertical or at an angle? Out of the water, or partially in the water? Nearly every bass caught by anglers is landed and held by the lip for at least a few moments. Potential to break the hinge point of jaw when holding solely by the jaw. Best to use two hands with one on the jaw and one under the fish where the belly ends to fully support the fish.
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