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?

[u/11BigDaddyChris11]

[u/Cowboy_on_fire]

I thought that might be the case, I appreciate the info! I always take the hook out but I have had one or two is instances where I wish I didn’t have to. Sounds like the way to go is continue doing what needs doing without leaving them with a hook on

[u/[deleted] → u/Cowboy_on_fire]

I’ve caught fish with rusty hooks half way out there ass holes

If you can remove it, most definitely do, but they swallow it just cut the line and let ‘em go, the trauma from trying to remove it can be much worse

[u/Specialist-Ad-5300 → u/[deleted]]

100% I’ve tried to remove gut-hooked hooks from a bass’s throat trying to save the fish and eventually ended up killing it when I should’ve just cut the line and let nature take its course.

[u/Pvt_Caboosh → u/Specialist-Ad-5300]

I know it's not as fun and not as reliable, but I've started using C-hooks on all my freshwater rigs. Hooks the lip perfectly and god forbid it gets swallowed, its safer for the digestion.