I slice them thin and put them on top of the burger.....oops, sorry about that. I thought you said pickle:o) As already recommended: behind the head for smaller ones and through the gills for the larger beasts. And as muddy said: watch out 'cause they can deliver a severe bite! I'd never handle a large one without some kind of leather or thick rubber gloves on for protection.

Hey Dave what ever you do :NEVER < NEVER PUT YOUR BARE HAND NEAR THEIR MOUTHS! No matter how stable you think you have em, they move very fast and they bite; I know this from 2 hospital trips, alays use a long pair of pliers,

yup i learned that the hard way too  :

yes behind the head is good, and you might want to get these to go with your pliers for removing hooks, they work great!

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