OK,..I know this may sound a little morbid,..but it was shown to me by another guide a long time ago (For all those that think cut the gills rather than clubbing them & maken' em', "Run to the light" first)

....doesn't need to be done. Try clubbing one of yer fish then cut the heart out and let it sit for a bit and watch it. The heart will continue to contract even out of the fish for a good 10 minutes or so.

Had a guy last year yell over to me that I wasn't properly bleeding my fish. Clubbed the next one, cut its heart out and threw it over to him and told him to watch it for a while. He was amazed out how long it kept beating.

I tear the gills rather than cut them. (after there clubbed and "Running for the light"),...Seem to bleed a little longer than a cut & the blood doesn't coagulate as quickly.
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John Koenig
John's Guide Service
"Wounded Warriors In Action" Associate & NW Field Coordinator

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