What characteristic of holding the lower jaw must anglers be mindful of to protect delicate jaw tissues?
Answer
Applying even pressure across the bone structure
When employing the common holding technique where pressure is applied directly to the lower jaw of a snook, careful technique is necessary due to the lining inside the mouth. Because the interior surfaces are armed with rough, sandpaper-like structures, applying uneven or excessive pressure against the bone structure can easily abrade the delicate tissues that line the jaw structure. Therefore, if this grip is necessary, it must be applied evenly across the supportive bone framework to prevent tearing or scraping the soft internal lining when the fish struggles against the hold.
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