nctry_Ben wrote on Feb 5^th, 2011 at 4:31pm:

[quote author=db link=1296864098/0#7 date=1296889988] Jimbo, that stringer doesn't look like it would hold a Polly Whomper or Humper or whatever you call them things. And I have to agree with KingFisher... I like to eat em asap.

Very true.  Nevertheless, I find that particular stringer useful for "displaying" the BAIT which I use to attract pollyhumpers.

Also, I should point out there is no question about eating pollyhumpers "soon".  The real trick is not to BE EATEN by pollyhupers soon.  SAFETY TIP:  Always keep the Standard PH Mallet (preferably the model with the 6 inch stainless steel spikes) close at hand (or you may LOSE that hand), especially when you are in the red zone!

By the way, if you conk'em good & catch'em in their chub stage, they fix well with onions & chili pepper & taste a bit like chicken.  Anything over 65", however, you would be wise to release... for numerous reasons.  And beware; ALWAYS keep on the lookout for the dorsal fin of "momma."  The female schools with its young & is very protective.  She can close on her prey with surprising speed.  

By the way, an ichthyologist friend of mine informs me pollyhumpers generally eat their meal within 15-20 minutes of catching it; people apparently taste loon-y to them (which is, of course, a PH delicacy).

Jimbo   8-)