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Topic: Lip gripper recommendation  (Read 5208 times)

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ThreemoneyJ

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I have my plastic ones leashed to the yak with a 2 foot bungee. It’s great for gripping the fish and then leaving it in the water while getting the measure board and camera ready or clearing lines and cleaning up the deck after a catch. I also usually bleed my fish briefly while floating alongside.

I’ve used the plastic ones to land some damn big lings and halibut too, up to almost 40”.
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Another vote for the Boga grips if your fine with the price tag. My expericne is use for striped bass more than anything. In my opinon it holds onto fish better than the plastic when they spin. I also really enjoy how it has the built in ability to weigh your catch!
They don't even have teeth  :smt005
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I appreciate all the replies.
I went with with the plastic one. Even though I haven't used it yet, it feels like what I was looking for.
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