r/Fishing • u/11BigDaddyChris11 • Jul 01 '23

Saltwater Reported, documented, released immediately, etc. estimated 11ft length based off of distance between dock pylons. I know this is very rare but how rare exactly is it and any estimations on weight?

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u/Morfiendlover Jul 02 '23

What is it why is it so dangerous and how is op saying the hook will dissolve in its mouth what super powers does it have

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u/beerdweeb Jul 02 '23

It’s a sawfish, endangered and protected. Not dangerous really. Hooks dissolve or fall out of fish mouths pretty quick, especially in the salt.

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u/Morfiendlover Jul 02 '23

Oh I’m in Oklahoma I’ve only been salt water fishing a couple times. but they also dissolve in fresh water it just takes longer? I really never knew hooks did that lol.

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u/bruggernaut16 Jul 02 '23

Water will make anything rust off over time.