Pretty snazzy.......I would like to see Jaximus Maximus in action some day  ;)

What if the fish decides to peel out? Do you not have to release your finger and thus have some slack from the time of the release until the rod loads? Plus you have the loss of concentration while you have to grab the line with your finger do you not? Unless of course your fish is so played out it just sort of floats belly up.......(I hated that I lost that fat slob of a laker because she was so played out........sort of suckethed).

So, i'm giving you all sorts of Jazz about your landing prowess ;) I'm sure you have it down but somehow I just can't quite put my head around it.

Something about that boga.......Get the fish boat side fairly quick and snatch it up. Nice handle to control him (or if your lucky, her) and a quick reach for the pliers and a "flop/splash" back in the water......hey, I never even touched line, lure or fish........whaddaya know bout that". Bada bing and I'm back in business.

But what do I know.......I got my tail kicked last time in canoe country and had to eat a fat slice of humble pie. Wasn't so bad though.......I like fishing with good anglers, it only makes you better.  :thumbup