If I was lipping it and holding fish horizontally sure but I’m holding it exactly how my scale holds it no harm done to fish. As for its safe release back in the water or fridge that don’t really concern you. My fishing license and zone regulations allows me to keep 6. Thanks for commenting.
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u/danauns 4d ago
Nice fish.
The ol' one handed bent over lip grab isn't necessary, I hope you filleted these fish shortly after? these were keepers?
Dislocating the jaw before release is cruel and unusual.