White-spotted Puffer

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White-spotted Puffer

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White-spotted Puffer (Arothron Hispidus)

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Posting some contributions from Grawpy. :)

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Re: White-spotted Puffer

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can puffer fish put up a good fight ?
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they can....the 5kg ones espcially!
But when lifted out of the water they immediately puff up.
Urrrgh, no time to fish now~
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fishingboy wrote:can puffer fish put up a good fight ?
Relative to its size, it's a poor fighter compared to many fishes. They can do a few short burst but that's about it, the annoying thing about large puffer is that they may challenge you again immediately after you release them. :shiftyeyes:
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Re: White-spotted Puffer

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The one that I caught above also puffed up when removing from water. Landed it, but when I went to take my pliers to de-hook it, it cut my 30 lb line and was squirming away twisting and turning on it's inflated stomach. Couldn't find the hook so let it go just like that...
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Re: White-spotted Puffer

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:rant: Grawpy, reason it cut your line as it has beak like teeth!
Got to catch'em all! :D
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Re: White-spotted Puffer

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I didn't mean to put the angry face
Got to catch'em all! :D
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Re: White-spotted Puffer

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Wow I got a reply after 5 years :D
Yes Puffer has super strong beak teeth and poisonous so I had used the pliers.
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  • Seahawk Pro-Line 25 lb Mono Line 0.32 mm diameter
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