tail rips on muskies

[andy j]

The last few fish I have caught I have noticed after I get the pictures back that the fishs tails get rips and a little blood, I know it is from the net but I really don't see a way of avoiding this exept for using a cradle, but I can't use one when I am alone. How much damage does this do to the fish, I would think it wouldn't do any long term damage. I will try to post the pics, you can then see the blood on the back tail. Thanks AJ

[andy j]

Here goes! 44" muskie, and 38" muskie

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[andy j]

that didn't work let me try again.

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[andy j]

3rd time is a charm, I hope!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce20b3127cceb7f948b139d40000001610

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce20b3127cceb7f94db1794e0000001610

[andy j]

4th time.

http:/IMG/im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce20b3127cceb7f948b139d40000001610

http:/IMG/im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce20b3127cceb7f94db1794e0000001610

[andy j]

5th time.

http:/IMG/im1.shutterfly.com/IMGprocserv/47b4ce20b3127cceb7f948b139d40000001610

http:/IMG/im1.shutterfly.com/IMGprocserv/47b4ce20b3127cceb7f94db1794e0000001610

[andy j]

I give up, help guys!

[BDR]

Here you go Andy J

JUST GO TO YOUR PIC YOU WANT POSTED RIGHT CLICK AND SELECT PROPERTIES COPY THE ADDRESS AND PASTE THAT IN YOUR POST WITH THE IMG TAGS

[This message has been edited by BDR (edited 10-01-2004).]

[BDR]

Nice fish, I was out a couple days ago and I saw 5 Ski's up on top of the water slaping their tails hard. They had no interest in my baits. I would guess its some false spwning ritual or something.

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[andy j]

i GOT IT RIGHT THIS TIME, sorry I should of put it on the photo testing thread.

44"

38"

[gundy89]

AJ,
The only thing wrong with the picture is that stupid shirt you got on!!
Nice to see another SCSU Alum getting some action. What have you been up to lately? I can see you found some skis in duluth.

Got this little guy in Alexandria.

[Esoxmn]

I have a heavy rubber coated net, and have noticed it cuts down on the split fins.

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[gundy89]

Congrats!!! I have been doing well too. Im in the cities right now and take every moment I can to get out in the great outdoors. Ive spent a fair amount of time on the water lately, since I picked up this muskie addiction. Hopefully the cheeseheads treat you well!

[JohnMickish]

Use a big Beckman coated net. I have read that tail splits can be real bad for a fishes life. It can let infection in, and when a fish can't use it's tail there usually isn't much left after that.

Anyways, real nice fish!

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It still beats workin'

[andy j]

Gundy,
I have been doing good, fishing has been decent, I got engaged a few months ago. My business is doing good. I will probably be moving to the old cheese head state in a few months. How have you been doing?
Go Huskies! AJ