Can’t hold a fish without it jumping from my grip

[aiceeslater]

I’ve been fishing a long time. Always wondered why I see these people pick up a fish, display it, put it back, see ya later fish. I’ve read up on proper ways to hold them, etc. They just squirm and jump out of my hands every time. Started just unhooking them in the net and letting them go lately.

I play them out on the line but heard if you distress a fish too much they can die and I don’t wanna do that.

What am I doing differently? I’d like to be able to get a “grip and grin” now and then.