07-24-2006, 03:18 AM
About the fingers in the gills, I am guilty as charged. I have been fishing for years and landed uncountable fish. Not once in my life have i had any problems with the fish after touching the gills. I figure if a fish can have treble hook lodged in its mouth, It can take a light touch to the gill area.
Hookjaw
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