Gill vs lip release---

[Saltheart]

Lip the bass . For blues , some guys not only grab the back of the head , they place their thumb and forefinger in the eye sockets , right over their eyes. gives you a better grip and the fish calm right down

[Mike P]

I can grab bloooos by the back of the head, too

But I only have a size 12

[Clammer]

I cut their f #$%^&*( head RTFO }}

[riverrat55]

I usually don't handle blues!!!
I will step on them and take the hook out!!!
I agree with clammer!!!
They are slimey b!@#rds, but fun to catch!!!

[fish4striper]

i love em too

[Stewie]

The behind the head grab works well, especially if you are standing waist deep in the water. Even the big ones seem to calm down when grabbed. They still give you that " I hate you and I'm going to try to bite off your hands" look.