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Old 09-11-2018, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by river ghost View Post
If you use a net,keep the fish in the net,in the water until it relaxes a bit.When the camera is ready grip the wrist of the tail and with your other hand under its pectoral fins,simply lift don't sqeeze.Keep it low to the water and dip its head between shots.
I use this method and have witnessed the same fish unharmed on future visits. If with a friend it is easy to keep the fish relaxed. Slow lift, quick shot, if the the wiggles away so be it.

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If alone I use the waterproof camera and grab a quick shot as he slides out of the net or underwater.

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