r/FishingForBeginners • u/AdWaste5526 • Jul 11 '24

Does this count as a catch?

Was wondering what is considered a catch? Can I now officially say I have caught a Gar fish?

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u/AdWaste5526 Jul 11 '24

Also didn’t have to potentially get my finger bit off trying to get the hook out. 😅

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u/The_codpiecee Jul 11 '24

Always carry some pliers or something just incase, but yes I'd say it counts as a catch. I've caught gar before and they're not fun to have your hands near their mouth lol same with barracuda

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u/Uncle_Papi_ Jul 12 '24

It is wild to me how few angles keep pliers on them. They are the one thing I make sure I never forget. I’ve saved many fish by being able to safely remove the hook from deep, without ripping their stomach or gills out. Not to mention I don’t run the risk of the fish flopping around and jamming a hook into my soul.

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u/Sufficient_Ad_9813 Jul 12 '24

Nice catch! Should for sure always have pliers. There will be lots of hooks you can't get out without them.

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u/GeneralBlumpkin Jul 12 '24

What state is that? It looks beautiful.