Boga-grip

[TyroneFly]

What do you think about the use of a Boga-grip for trout 14" or smaller? I see there is a small Boga-grip that is designed for holding fish up to 30 lbs. Would this be a better alternative than using your wet bare hands to hold a fish?

[J Castwell]

I asked three trout, ('What the trout Said')(DP) They agreed that it was bad enough being jerked up by the corner of the jaw, (where a dry fly fished upstream gets um) but when they nip at a nymph just hanging in the current(down-stream drag method) and get snatched up by the front of the upper lip ('snouted they call it') they downright hate it. Guess that lip grabbing gadget might not be favored.

[flyandtie]

I think it might be just a little overkill and expensive just for trout.

i would get one of those "LIPPA4LIFE" tools that are only 25.99 for a stainless steel version or 100.00 for an anodized aluminum one.

cabelasw has them in their catalog.

[Jed]

I hate to agree with JC, it just....goes against history but by gum I think you are correct there Mr. JC. Fish that size are easily handled with a small net or glove or bare handed. I don't see a need for a boga grip, and I think most fish would agree.

Now watch JC rethink his position when he reads my response.

jed

[TyroneFly]

I asked three trout

Yet another aspect of flyfishing to add to our enjoyment - talking to fish.

Scratch the small Bolga from my wish list.

[J Castwell]

Called "Thumbandfinger" method. Been on the market for years. Great price these days.
(ps, hi Jed!)

[flyandtie]

castwell, I use the thumb and finger method.

strangley my thumb is all cut up and my fingerprint barely recognizable

[Joe Valencic]

I'm with JC & Jed. No need for that contraption on small fish. I prefer to carry an appropriate net that will handle the size fish I'm targeting. This way I can control the fish in the water while removing the hook. Fish for the frying pan are the only exception. Spend your money on a good net and you won't regret it.

Joe

[Normand]

i use a barbless hook and they just slide right off back into the water.

[flyandtie]

i use a barbless hook and they just slide right off back into the water.

I thought we alll used barbless. no?