How to Hold a Fish Safely (For You and the Fish)

Holding a fish can be intimidating because of the various spines and teeth that many species have. There are several ways to hold a fish depending on which species it is, or which category it falls into. Lipping a bass is a common technique but lipping a pike or walleye will be a costly mistake. This video explains how to hold various species of fish safely to minimize risk to you and minimize damage to the fish.