I don't disagree at all on holding the fish by the body. it was a very quick catch and release. plus you can only do so much when you go out by yourself, ...more and want a picture w your favorite species of fish. appreciate the tips guys, keep them coming please! this is only my second year fishing for them.
Nice catch bud Jerry is correct holding them vertical can kill them they swim off but eventually die it's called delayed mortality holding big fish like Musky's ...more vertical screws up their guts.
nice fish bud I've heard west branch is over populated with muskie..only fished their few times..caught nice bass their years ago but haven't fished it lately..heard ...more big stripers down by dam but never fished for them