Deep Bass need Fizzed with VIDEOS!

[fluke]

RE: Deep Bass need Fizzed

Finally someone pin points the location for the needle good job Billy.emoThumbsup

 

[PaulE]

RE: Deep Bass need Fizzed

How would a needle catheter work for this?  I have trained on using these for chest decompression, but might need a smaller needle? Ones I have are 14ga. Would be easy to attach an "extension" made of  rigid tubing if something longer was needed.

 

[Guest]

Re: Deep Bass need Fizzed

Heres some videos on livewell care and fizzing very good, and also one on hydrogen peroxide.
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/fish-care-in-the-livewell.html
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/how-to-fizz-a-bass.html
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/bass-fishing-hydrogen-peroxide.html

 

[Fish Hunter]

RE: Deep Bass need Fizzed

jason - 5/26/2008 8:14 PM

I just happen (nursing school) to have a wide variety of syringes and after looking at all of them, a 23ga 3cc/ml with a 1" needle appears the best choice. A smaller syringe (ie. TB or insulin) would be hard to manage while also attempting to control the bass. I just wish I had added it to the tackle sooner...

 However, I will be prepared for the next time and look forward to my first fizzing.

The 3cc syringe is fine but the 23ga is way to small and it will take you forever to fizz them Jason. Go with an 18ga and it will go quicker and won't damage them. If you have a longer I.V. cath you really don't even need a syringe.

Here is a video of the 'through the mouth' method...this one using the Bends Mender needle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyoe0jrZWvQ

 

[Guest]

I got my needle from a Vet. I carry it and a detailed drawing of where to insert the needle in my boat all the time.

Also, I will mention that FLW does not use the fizzle method on their tournament released fish. I was talking to the guy on the release boat and he told me they take the distressed fish, put them in an enclosed release basket (something similar to a milk crate) that is connected to a pole. They lower the crated fish down to about 20' for 2-3 minutes and watch for air bubbles to rise. Then they open the crate and the fish swim away. They say the water pressure forces the extra air out of the bladder and is less risky than fizzling. Of course they watch to make sure none of the fish return to the surface (which they will do) if the process doesn't work. The bad part of this for all of us is where would you carry a crate and a 20' pole in a fishing boat.

 

[Fish Hunter]

BassinBob - 8/5/2009 12:18 PM

I got my needle from a Vet. I carry it and a detailed drawing of where to insert the needle in my boat all the time.

Also, I will mention that FLW does not use the fizzle method on their tournament released fish. I was talking to the guy on the release boat and he told me they take the distressed fish, put them in an enclosed release basket (something similar to a milk crate) that is connected to a pole. They lower the crated fish down to about 20' for 2-3 minutes and watch for air bubbles to rise. Then they open the crate and the fish swim away. They say the water pressure forces the extra air out of the bladder and is less risky than fizzling. Of course they watch to make sure none of the fish return to the surface (which they will do) if the process doesn't work. The bad part of this for all of us is where would you carry a crate and a 20' pole in a fishing boat.

They may not do it in the release boat, but I have watched several FLW anglers fizzing fish on their tourn. coverage. Often, fish won't even survive until the weigh in if not fizzed by the angler! Especially if caught in deep water early in the tourn.

 

[TSpinner]

Great thread thanks guys! This is some important info a lot of people don't know much about!

 

[brushhog]

there is a setup for sale,seen in the back of my latest bassmaster magazine in the back of the mag in the ads section

 

[SPEED FREAK]

very educational!!

 

[Possum]

I think in Florida it is a law that when fishing for grouper you have to use this method. I do inshore stuff, but think I heard someone say this so don't hold me to it.

 

[Fastwin]

I have never heard of this, but it would explain those crazy fish that look dead on the surface but on closer inspection are slowly swimming sideways. There are plenty of heron and raptors in the TN gorge just waiting for a good meal like that. I know they want to conserve energy but it might cost them their life. I don't have a fish finder so I don't know what depth my fish are coming out of. This is just something that occurs in the winter time as their metabolism slows, correct?

 

[BulletTJ]

Thanks for the info.

 

[fishinvol]

Fastwin - 1/1/2011 11:44 PM I have never heard of this, but it would explain those crazy fish that look dead on the surface but on closer inspection are slowly swimming sideways. There are plenty of heron and raptors in the TN gorge just waiting for a good meal like that. I know they want to conserve energy but it might cost them their life. I don't have a fish finder so I don't know what depth my fish are coming out of. This is just something that occurs in the winter time as their metabolism slows, correct?

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No, not just winter. Just about anytime a bass comes from deep water ( cold or warm) it will probably need fizzed. I have actualy caught quite a few shallow bass in the summer months that I had to fizz. </p>