Pulled from water?

[RockyRaab2]

I had forgotten my seagull and pelican stories. Having them attack surface lures or live baits (sometimes in mid-cast!) was pretty common in Florida. The only safe way to de-hook them was to get a towel over their heads and eyes so they'd stop their violent struggling.

Regarding Pat's "forkhorn" wood bass, I always practiced catch and release. Even the tree pounders.