bassassin201 Welcome to the site , but be careful there's a proper way to handle the fish you catch n this isn't one of them ..lol Anyhow , Good to see a New Angler to the site . Just support the fish's body or.hold it vertically , fish's jaws can break n then they can't eat n die slowly . Just saying . Anytime u got a question or anything feel free , I will do my best to help ya . Enjoy