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How to Handle Carp, Part 2 |
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Step 3: Unhooking the Fish
It may be possible for you to unhook the fish using your fingers. If the hook is firmly embedded into the mouth, though, you will need to use forceps. Never try to twist the hook out of the mouth. Try to perform the task in the safest possible way. When using forceps, grasp the part of the hook that is closest to the insertion.
Ensure that you do not pinch the carp's skin with the forceps. Once the hook is out, make sure your rig is out of the way of the net and the fish by hooking it to one of the rod rings.
Step 4: Carp Treatment
Take a good look at the fish on both sides and treat any sores or cuts with liquid treatment.
Step 5: Weighing the Fish
Try to carry out the task of weighing the fish in the simplest way possible. When handling fish that we are not going to sack, we prefer not to use weigh slings as these are awkward to use and mess the fish about too much. Instead, we weigh the fish in the landing net. To do this, simply detach the head of the net |
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