Mom had an old ball-peen hammer, shortened to fit her tackle box, to smack catfish or a muskie if she was lucky.
As part of my pond re-balancing, I ikejima-ed a 14" LMB this morning, relative weight barely 80%. It is easier to get a hook, weigh, & measure out if he is still.
Last edited by J. E. Craig; 03/29/24 11:05 AM.
