Hello Friends;

I gave up on watching the bass guys when I got out of tourney fishing. I still watch a few salty shows, the ones that know how to handle fish. But RM has always been a little two rough on the fish for my part. And I will never understand holding the fish by the mouth and tilting it up. Kind of reminds me of moonshine, throw it over his shoulder and take a drink next.
Kissing the fish I understand. But not hurting the poor thing. NOW remember our bass are very hardy. But if it took as long to do as read then Roland needs someone to talk to. One of you should take him trout fishing. IN person I hear he is a nice (loud) but nice guy. Maybe he would treat you to one of his famous shiner fishing trips. The live bait is about 8 inches long and you fish for bass. IF you decide to go let me know and I will loan you one of my salt water rigs. You would need a fly of about 10 inches long to emulate what he is doing. So at least a 12 wt rod. <grins>

Harold