Proper boga use as a release tool

[John Pensyl]

Last spring I mentioned using a boga or fish grip style tool as a method for handling fish during extremely deep eats.  I know not many guys are using big rubber or dawgs on a regular basis here on the Niagara but those baits do occasionally get absolutely inhaled and can leave even the most experienced angler with a tense situation.  Performing that surgery is often best handled by accessing the bait through the gillplate,  but grabbing the fish by the gillplate at the same time or grabbing a gillplate when you cant locate where the hooks are can be very dangerous. Check out this quick video that demonstrates how using a boga grip in this situation can be an absolute lifesaver.  Dont be too proud or have a "scars are cool" attitude when it comes to this scenario.  Just another tool in the box when used properly.  

https://youtu.be/V9tAauRHgGU

[jojo wilczewski]

Goodday
I agree the boga helped the fish in that situation
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