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Old 05-12-2012, 05:01 PM   #1
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Thresher handling advice?

Whether keeping or letting go a thresher, what is the safest way to make sure you dont either get knocked out cold, roll your yak, or get bitten by these angry fish? Does anyone have key tips that have helped them in times of pressure? I mean i know you shouldnt try to handle it until its no longer green but it seems that they have spurts of energy even after they are seemingly dead tired
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Old 05-12-2012, 06:35 PM   #2
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Old 05-12-2012, 08:06 PM   #3
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work em till hes spent. if he does less then three hard runs, loosen your drag jab him with your paddle, play the leader like a guitar, anything to piss him off and get him running again. When hes spent, get him to the yak, calmly grab one pec fin and roll him onto his back he should go dormant and be easier to handle. If he's small enough you can grab his tail and pull him over your lap but if hes that small you might as well get your release tool ready and unhook him while hes still in the water so he can grow up.
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Most guys on this site kill the 35# and under ones.
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