Can I use this to clip onto the fish in the water? Will it damage the gripper?
This gripper can be immersed in water because it is made of the aluminum alloy and stainless-steel material.
Do this work well on larger striped bass, like 35 inches or smaller?
Yes, absolutely! We tried a 38inch bass and it worked very well.
Can it catch and release fish in a humane way, while avoiding grabbing their gills, or creating tears?
Yes. This gripper can ideally prevent the fish body from thrashing around to remove the hook bait more safely. Very effective on large pike, bass, and so on.