Gut Hooked a Bass? Science Says Do THIS

Описание: A takes the bait deep and gut hook a bass — now what?

Do you cut the line and hope it makes it? Or try to remove the hook and risk doing even more damage? This is one of the toughest decisions a catch-and-release anglers face.
And it turns out — the right answer depends on more than just instinct.

In this video, we break down two detailed scientific studies — one on Largemouth Bass, one on Smallmouth Bass — that tested exactly what happens when bass are gut-hooked. We cover:

Whether to leave the hook in or take it out

What happens when you use the "through the gills" hook removal method

The difference in short- and long-term survival

How barbed vs. barbless hooks factor in

Why Smallmouth and Largemouth react very differently

If you care about releasing bass to grow bigger and be caught again, this is a must-watch.
No guesswork. No opinions. Just hard data and real recommendations.

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