Admiring the Catch

What happens here

With the bass safely landed in the boat, take a moment to admire the successful catch. The adult expresses excitement, saying things like, 'Oh my gosh, Troy didn't get the skunk!' and 'Let's go, Troy. Look at that!' The child is visibly smiling and proudly holding the fish, typically by its lower jaw or lip, which is a common method for handling bass to minimize harm before release.

Goal: Appreciate the size and characteristics of the fish.