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Originally Posted by Willowtrail

Great pics Wayne. Wonder if someone has ever had a rod come out of a holder and go down a hole. I know a few people it's happened to.

thats the first thing that came to my mind. I know one of my rod holders if knocked over, will let the rod slide out. usually just pack snow around it. gonna have to try that ice screw idea! Great idea and pics WC

I usually stick my fingers deep in the gills and wiggle them around to help stimulate blood flow before releasing. Not sure if thats how you do it too, but it's to kill them? Hmm, maybe I need to find some new information on how to handle fish!!