I don't fish specificaly fish for Carp but as I do catcha few(most waters now have them in) I was thinking that maybe I should get an unhooking mat. I have usually managed to find a spot of grass to do the deed on so just thought it was something else to carry. I then read of the dangers of dry or stiff grass stems damaging the Carp's eyes as they have no eyelids to close so I bought one.
Then I started thinking about carp setups with short hooklengths that would place the lead, feeder or what have you in close contact with the fishes eyes during the fight.
Has anyone else had this thought or noticed any damage to the fish. Must say I have not seen any fish or pics of fish with any damage like this but know of one venue that requires a minimum of 12 inch hook lengths is this the reason. What do you think!
Then I started thinking about carp setups with short hooklengths that would place the lead, feeder or what have you in close contact with the fishes eyes during the fight.
Has anyone else had this thought or noticed any damage to the fish. Must say I have not seen any fish or pics of fish with any damage like this but know of one venue that requires a minimum of 12 inch hook lengths is this the reason. What do you think!