wife's first fish in 2 years and 1 day short of 1 month 46.25 inches

[earlyretirement]

thanks again. I tried that hold last year, but felt like there was not enough room. Too small of fish no doubt and I was trying all 4 fingers. Hopefully I will get to try that hold out this weekend.

[Ty Sennett]

I think you are holding them right. You just need smaller hands!
Gloveless always helps but of course can give you muskie rash.
I never felt like I had good control with my thumb on top of the snoot of the muskie either but some people do.