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/11BigDaddyChris11 Jul 02 '23

I must have been misinformed. I thought as long as you’re not using the stainless steel hooks they rust out to the point where they fall out before too long. But I’m by no means an expert

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u/Justin_Hightimes Jul 02 '23

Use a set of longgg bolt cutters to cut off either the eye of the hook or the point down to the barb. This is after you secure the animal. The second part would be difficult w this animal. But if u remove the eye or the barb the hook will work itself out much faster.

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u/FerrWhat Jul 13 '23

Not your fault! You did what you could. No hook that could sustain a sizable gamefish without bending is just not going to “rust” like people say they do.