Forced Swinning Effects on Smallmouths

[stratosjoe]

I have wondered the same thing about the F-N-F cause my biggest smallmouth came on that method and I sure did'nt horse her. I spent a few seconds with her and she appeared fine but now I wonder how she did? I have always used light line but maybe I should rethink that. I do not bed fish in the spring for bass period and never have just a personal thing. But in the summer and winter they still may be at risk according to this article.

[Duayne]

Your F-N-F released fish should be fine since the F-N-F is a cold water technique. This state is more prevalent in warmer water. The cooler the water, the less lactate is produced.

[Bonefish]

Good point, Duayne. Less oxygen consumed as well in cold water.

[Duayne]

Exactly. Also at a slighly different angle, oxygen is released easier in colder water. Works for us too. Hot days, you can't seem to catch your breath. Same with fish. Just as they give athletes oxygen to recover faster on the sidelines, gaining access to "easier" oxygen for fish works the same.

Great topic!