Fish Grip Or Boga Grip

[MRewis]

Ok...boga with floatation devices is much better. I'm now convinced.

Hey now I don't think the girl is included with the boga grip

[MetroMan]

Ok...well fish grips. Costs less lol

[J.A. Veil]

I got a boga and have one of those weedeater string rod leases attached to it. I only use it for toothy fish, large fish, etc where I can thumb mouth them. I got it after watching Jeff Little loose at 35"+ mabye under 40" snakehead because this plastic fish grip snapped while it was fighting in the kayak. Now, no snakehead is safe once I get the boga on them

Forgot to add, the boga is a cheap knock off and we picked it up last year this time at the fishing shop in Northeast for the Jamboree. They about $15 but under $20 and worth the investment.

I bought one of the cheap knock offs from Herbs Tackle shop in North East several years ago when they were only $10. I carry mine regularly and use them for toothy fish or when I want to control a big fish.

I can't claim to be anywhere near as photogenic as the gal in the previous photo, but here is a picture of my "boga" grip in use this morning on a 21" speckled trout. As soon as I got the fish onboard, I clipped the gripper on it to make sure it would not slip overboard.

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[dsiekman]

I picked up glow in the dark fish grips at backyard boats last year. Took a little getting used to, but I love them now.

[yakkinfish18]

I use the 30lb boga grip n its been great. But it is a little costly. I use a float on it just like hot chick is. Dam! Sorry back to boga grip. Yea i like them. Lol

[Memory Maker]

the fish grip is good for small fish .......... but the Boga and several others have a head that twists which make a big fish easier to handle because it can't twist your arm .............

[chex]

I use fish grips, but the main issue is the jaws. The jaws are sort of big and thick and sometimes you can't fit the jaws into the mouth of the fish.

+1... I have both. I often have trouble getting the fish grip in the mouth of tight-lipped fish. The boca goes right in because it's thin.

I lost my 1st boca last year, and bought a new one with the spinning jaw... although it will prevent a huge fish from ripping your arm off, it'll also result in seriously tangled lines if you have not yet unhooked the fish and it spins a lot.

[Memory Maker]

+1... I have both. I often have trouble getting the fish grip in the mouth of tight-lipped fish. The boca goes right in because it's thin.

I lost my 1st boca last year, and bought a new one with the spinning jaw... although it will prevent a huge fish from ripping your arm off, it'll also result in seriously tangled lines if you have not yet unhooked the fish and it spins a lot.

The few big fish I've had twisted/jumped in both directions ....... but I guess they could twist in 1

[AbuMasgouf]

I just ordered a fish grip from Amazon.

I have a Boga knock-off from BPS and they work really well. My issue is the damage it does to the fish's mouth, at least when I'm handeling it. If I'm keeping the fish, well, its going to end up roasted Masgouf style so it doesn't really matter.

It's when I have to release the fish because its too small that's got me concerned. Most of the time I see a lot of blood coming from the pressure of the 'boga' (not from where it's hooked). I've also noticed at times that the lower jaw will get punctured by the 'boga.' To each his own, but I can't help but feel guilty about the fish when I'm releasing it. I'm hoping the fish grips will help alleviate that problem. I'll still carry both in case I have a tight mouth fish and can't get the fish grips in...

[manlystanley]

Great discussion. Just ordered a Fish Grip...

[tufnik]

Anyone seen the Toro Tamer? I heard it's pretty good. Unlike my fish grippers, it has small grippers to fit many fish mouths. At $60, I may order one.
http://www.charkbait.com/cs/tools.htm

[archeryrob]

Ah yes, another one worth getting, but I can see it anywhere. Could not find a picture of it on there site for the life of me.

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[TheWoz]

Ah yes, another one worth getting, but I can see it anywhere. Could not find a picture of it on there site for the life of me.

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So i've been lurking for sometime but I finally decided to join in on the fun! So with that Hey all!

There are lots of options on the market these days. I think Bogas are great. Alot of us have switched over to another stainless steel grip called the Lucid Fishng Grips b/c they're about 1/3 of the price and still great quality.

I think the main point is to NOT loose the fish AND to not tear the fish up. So I (IMO) think a swiveling head is a MUST!!!
I remember the first pair I had it was stationary like the fish grip...and it would tear holes in the fish if it thrashed or kicked hard enough. I caught alot of flack for using those haha!

Anyways here's a couple pics of these things. from there site lucid fishing. http://www.lucidfishing.com/fish-pics--vids.html

[Pinch]

fish grip

[JohnE]

I also use fish grips. Have torn some holes in mostly smaller fish.