Author Topic: Popping out percheyes (Read 6219 times)

PerchBusterSD · « **on:** Dec 17, 2004, 08:59 PM »

what works best for you guys? i always end up busting them

Trophy Hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 17, 2004, 11:54 PM »

You gotta push down hard on the cheek to get the eye to bulge.Then just slide your thumb under the eye get it about halfway out then use you index finger and you thumb to pull it out.Voila

WVBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 18, 2004, 01:00 AM »

There is a technique you have to develop. But there is also this actual tool that I have seen that is used to take out the eyes. It looks like it would work pretty well.

PERCHPULLER · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 18, 2004, 07:01 AM »

I have seen the tools they are just a small wire loop on a handle that you scoop under the eye personally I just slide my hook through the eye and give it a tug they usually come right out sometimes they rip but thats why theres 2 eyes on every fish

firsticerules · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 18, 2004, 06:10 PM »

i just jab the hook inthe eye and give it a good yank and out she pops.

indeeptreble · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 20, 2004, 09:43 PM »

I reach in thru the gill and push from the inside using my index or the middle finger the eye will bulge out and way out then using the thumb on the same hand push your thumb nail under the eye and the eyeball will come out after a little practice all you need is 1 hand do it

FishCrazy14 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 21, 2004, 03:21 PM »

I'm new to icefising and was just wondering what the eyes are used for? Seems cool if they are useful for something. Less waste of the fish.
Brandon

eyedoktr · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 21, 2004, 03:42 PM »

They are an excellent bait. Other perch just love them. I just slide my thumbnail under the socket from below the eye. Pops right out. Don't forget to keep a couple between your cheek and gum so they don't freeze.

mr_Walleye · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 21, 2004, 07:58 PM »

pete luwis are you from menomine!?!?!?!

eyedoktr · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 06:11 AM »

mr walleye, nope. sorry

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 08:37 AM »

i use the wire tie off a bag of potato's sand down the edge of the ring
works great
rat

mr_Walleye · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 09:10 AM »

lol ok

bigredonice · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 22, 2004, 09:33 AM »

once you get a feeling for doing by hand, it becomes second nature, and can be done with eyes closed

PERCHPULLER · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 26, 2004, 08:25 AM »

Quote from: FishCrazy14 on Dec 21, 2004, 03:21 PM

I'm new to icefising and was just wondering what the eyes are used for? Seems cool if they are useful for something. Less waste of the fish.
Brandon

Ive seen times when this is the only thing that will work on perch the hardest part is catching the first"donor"

samhill · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 26, 2004, 03:17 PM »

I found if you take an old bike spoke and bend it in half then bend the last inch of the spoke that you just bent at an 45 degree angle (so it looks like a little scoop) works really good. it is also very cheap. A piece of thick wire would also work

6Peach9 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 29, 2004, 05:17 AM »

Quote from: PerchBusterSD on Dec 17, 2004, 08:59 PM

what works best for you guys? i always end up busting them

PerchBuster & the rest,

A simple paperclip opened at one end for a handle & leave the other end to form & all you gotta do is scoup...

And it fits right in your bait box...

Tight lines...

Icey Tom · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 30, 2004, 06:58 PM »

Quote from: bigredonice on Dec 22, 2004, 09:33 AM

once you get a feeling for doing by hand, it becomes second nature, and can be done with eyes closed

I didn't know perch closed there eyes, do you have to wait for them to wake up?

Sorry, just had to....

FullTmeDad · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 31, 2004, 06:44 AM »

You can use a spoon like a daredevil. Just hold the widest part of the spoon and use the top to dig 'em out.
FTD

Torch · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 14, 2005, 12:02 PM »

I live in upstate NY and was wondering if there are any regulations against using Perch eyes in NY. Sounds like a great way to save money on bait. Thanks

TJG · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 19, 2005, 12:36 AM »

A kitchen tea spoon works good, large enuf not to lose, small enuf for the popping.
A cotter pin works good too, but basically anything to get behind the eye and pop
it out will work. Sometimes the fish are too small to pop out an eye with your thumb!

tackle123 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 25, 2005, 06:00 PM »

Quote from: Torch on Jan 14, 2005, 12:02 PM

I live in upstate NY and was wondering if there are any regulations against using Perch eyes in NY. Sounds like a great way to save money on bait. Thanks
[
/quote]I live by Lake Champlain in N.Y. we have used perch eyes for ever no law against in on lake champlain. Plus here is a tip you can put some in a baggie throw them in the freezer when you are ready to go again thaw out and you are good to go. good luck

Jim

Pasquatch · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 25, 2005, 07:01 PM »

Its legal in NY, and works well.

ExFS · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 04, 2006, 05:19 AM »

Looks like there are all kinds of ways to get the job done. I used some on 1/2/06 and had good luck on Perch. Wonder why the Perch don't go after the eyes still in other perch???

Technofish · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 04, 2006, 08:35 PM »

I just use my hemostats. Enter around the perimeter of the eye, pinch the nerves connecting the eye to the brain, and pull. No problem, and it leaves tantilizing nerves to dangle on the "dead stick."

AugustWest · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 11, 2006, 07:01 PM »

Quote from: bigredonice on Dec 22, 2004, 09:33 AM

once you get a feeling for doing by hand, it becomes second nature, and can be done with eyes closed

He said "eyes"

closed

esox slayer · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 18, 2006, 01:07 PM »

I just use my hoof from the jig I'm fishing with, stick it in, twist one full turn to breal the optic nerve, then pop it out and it's all ready for the hook......no extra stuff to lug around....

bwalleye · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 01:54 AM »

Here's a way I've found to store them for "next time" so you don't have to wait for a donor. I place them (well separated) on a sheet of wax paper placed upon a pizza pan or cookie sheet and put them in the freezer. After a couple two or three hours, put them in a ziplock bag like so many peas. That way they don't freeze up into a mass.

Might upset a few wives who may be squeamish about such things though

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Author Topic: Popping out percheyes (Read 6219 times)

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