Well, we have all caught'em, now it is time to take'em off the hook. This is where alot of people get stuck. Don't try to grab the catfish dangling in mid-air. I lay it down onto the floor of the boat, just to where it's tail is flat, this will keep it from flopping as much. Then pick it up from the belly side just under the fins. Holding the catfish like this will also be easier to get the hook out....But Becareful !!!!!!!