Rapala 9" Floating Fish Gripper 9"
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Striped bass weighing 10 to 20 pounds respond well to this bait. I'm not sure if a 40-pound fish is a good idea. I'm a big fan of the tool.
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Yes. I really like this grip.
I have both the SS Lip Gripper and the Rapala floating fish gripper, but my favorite is the Rapala 9" floating gripper. While both work well, I believe the Rapala plastic gripper grips better, is lighter, and has a longer life span. These are my go-to bait for Walleye, but they'd be great for any sport fish.
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It went overboard by accident a few days ago and was slowly sinking into the depths within ten seconds. With some fancy paddle work, I was able to recover it. It's now just another lanyard-attached item. I recommend tying this item up or it will be lost.
They're so light that you're worried they won't be able to hold a big fish. Put your fears to rest; I used to be afraid of something similar. I used these on some big ole boys, and no matter how feisty or heavy they are, these will hold and prevent you from hooking your fingers or dropping the fish. These are fantastic. They also have a hook that you can use to weigh your fish. I simply place these on the lip of the fish and use them to zero out my digital scale. My life has been made simple.
I'm most likely to blame - I saw the 6" in the store and decided it was too small for my hands and would keep me too close to the lure, so I went with the 9". Well, it turns out that it's so big that my average-sized palm can't operate it easily. I get by, but something more practical will have to take its place.
It's so simple to use this gripper. I attached the included lanyard to my kayak and had a 3 pound 20 pound weight. The cam design locks the fish on without damaging their mouths, and I had a 5" largemouth bass on it for several minutes while getting ready to take pictures on my bump board. When the lure has treble hooks, it's ideal to use so your hand doesn't get stuck while lipping the fish. It is extremely light, floats, and is extremely durable.
These grips are unaffected by small head shaking bass and treble hooks. I knew it was time to try something new after burying a hook in my finger twice in the same day. For the rest of the day on that trip, I transformed into a plastic worm. Even with pliers, small bass can be difficult to catch. These grippers create a barrier between your fingers and the hooks.
This is something I'm going to use a lot this summer.
I replaced the rope handle with a clip on style stretchy cord and a key rig to the actual grips so it won't get lost on my kayak and can be clipped on anywhere in a flash. I thought they were spring loaded, but these are the kind where you spread the handles open and then clamp them closed, which isn't as quick as spring loaded but certainly secure. Just make sure they're ready before the fish flops into the boat! lolbr>Snook and grouper gills are no longer sliced fingers. br> These are something I'd buy again.
Landing nets are useful for their intended purpose, but they can be cumbersome to transport and store. This fish gripper is a good choice for anglers who want to land fish without having to carry a net around. It works on the "over center" principle, allowing the angler to lip-land fish without having to carry a net. Hold a fish in your hands and don't let go. I no longer need to bring a net with me in my kayak or when wading by the stream.
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