Originally Posted by Knobber
Originally Posted by RAH
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.