>>854255If it is gut hooked (hook is logged too far down its throat to remove) then just cut the line a let it go. The more fish you remove the easier it becomes. If the fish is not responsive when you put it back in the water you want to get a good grip on it and remove it back in forth or in a figure 8 pattern to get oxygen to their gills. I know when I fish for like they don't like being out of the water long and sometime take a while to regain enough stamina to swim off. Just be patient. If all else fairs and the fish is kill You can keep it and eat it yourself or just throw it in the water and something else will grab it.
