That gill is lookin at the wife awful funny
I should have video recorded it instead of still photographed. Here is the transcript,
"Honey, hold it up so I can get a picture."
"Awww... come on, let me put it back."
"Listen here you stinking mammal, put me back or I'm going to have to kick your @$$ all over this lake. If I wasn't such a peace-loving fish, I'd mop up this shoreline with you and that goofy looking guy over there. I know some Krakens. But, I'm going to refrain from making a mess because I believe you will see the error of your ways and release me soon."
"Honey, it's making a little noise. Can I put it back now?"
"Lady, if you want to ensure your safety, why don't you give me back that tasty little pink worm I was snacking on before you decided to kidnap me from my friends and family and stick that Gamakatsu # 8 in my mouth. Yeah, give me that worm and I'll let you live. The shore guy over there might have to get his @$$ kicked, though."
"Okay, I got the picture. You can let him go."
"Why did you need a picture, it's such a small fish?"
"Small? Who you calling small? I'm refraining from flexing right now so that I don't hurt you, since I believe you are a nice woman and are not going to force me to hurt you and that guy over there."
plop
As he swims away, I thought I heard him say," And the next time I see you, you will not get off so easy!!"
But, then again, I have been known to drink heavilyv