Tagged my first cobbie

[oomfaan]

Went out Friday late afternoon for a quick session hoping that the cob have arrived. Landed one small hottie. Then  caught 2 smallish cobbies on drop-shot and tagged them. After sunset I landed another small one, but released it without a tag. Was scared I'd do something wrong in the dark and perhaps hurt the fish.

I must say it is a good feeling when you see the fish wave its tail as it swims away back to freedom. Unfortunately there is no pics as I was on my own and I did not want to keep the fish too long out the water. Maybe next time I'll be better organised  to handle the fish, tags and camera at the same time.

 

[subaruseun]

well done Oomfaan. it is a mission to not damage the skin and scales when handling the fish in a limited space.

i was advised to get a pvc mat (wet) and have it on your lap when landing the fish helps to preserve the SLIME layer.

The slime coat is one of the fish's main defenses against infection and disease.


take em pics next time!

 

[oomfaan]

I use a wet rag over the head to protect the eyes and it is a quick action. Land the fish, put rag over head and put fish on fish-box to measure. remove hook and tag and there she goes. then I have to clean and dry my hands to fill in the length on the card. The tagger is prepared before I land the fish.

This is why I have not yet figured out how to take the pictures.

 

[Speedmaster]

Well done oom. I also got a tagging kit about 2 years ago. Have never tagged a fish. Will definitely tag some cobbies this season.

 

[Fredster]

shot O.F.

 

[quiet storm]

Why is there LIKE button on Sealine.

Nice one Faan.