jimw
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Post by jimw on Apr 17, 2006 5:29:11 GMT -5
Seeing the picture in the 'rehabilitation' thread prompts me to ask - how do people manage to take photos of grayling? I have never held one that didn't writhe around like an eel!
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Post by tigermoth on Apr 17, 2006 8:33:59 GMT -5
They generally respond calmly to being held in wet hands under the belly. Try not to grip the flanks. Know what you mean though Jim, they are lively beggars.
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pmd
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Post by pmd on Apr 18, 2006 7:47:53 GMT -5
try holding them upside down.....i know not practical for photos but does make unhooking easier
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Post by JohnTyzack on Apr 19, 2006 2:43:19 GMT -5
If you get a real 'wriggler' try popping it back under the water for a few seconds before you take your photo. This usually calms them down. (Also helps with unhooking the livliest ones...)
And if the sun is bright, try not to expose the eyes to the worst of it as this can freak them out.
Happy snapping...
JT
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Post by Cranefly on Apr 19, 2006 8:46:10 GMT -5
Try using a barbless hook or one with the barb squeezed down, then you shouldn't need to take them out of the water at all.
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