if i were to catch a big fish off a pier........

[***Simon***]

i've never really thought about it but if i was to land a big bass on a live bait on a pier how would i get it up the wall if i didnt have a drop net??

 

what is the maximum weighted fish i can pull up a wall without the risk of it breaking? if i lost a big fish (especially a bass) i'd feel like jumping off the pier. i'd hate it.

 

has this ever happened to anyone on here?

[MJB]

If you are targetting big fish from a pier, then you go prepared!

[big_cod]

If you are using a 40lb shockleader you should be able to lift upto 10lb if your knotts are ok.

[***Simon***]

big_cod im using 15lb mainline and 60lb shock leader.

 

mjb, what should i go prepared with if i am targetting big fish

[MJB]

A bloody drop net!

[***Simon***]

yep just looked on ebay, probably gonna buy one.

 

i'd rather spend a tenner than lose a nice sized fish

[101_North]

I sometimes find it easier to hand line them up a pier wall.

[Cranfield]

The danger from lifting good fish up piers, is the hook will pull out, this is often more likely than the line breaking.

[***Simon***]

handline?

 

what do you mean 101_north?

[101_North]

Just grab the line and pull them up. Watch your hands though