What is the best method for removing bass from the livewell?

Joined
Jul 5, 2013
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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My personal best from the other thread stung the piss out of me when removing him from the livewell. Got me on the pointing finger really good, it hurt like hell and is still sore today.

I understand I could get some gloves but I really don't think that is necessary. Is there a method for getting these things out of the livewell without getting stuck?

Keep in mind I am still new to all this and up until recently I released my fish at the catch location. However, lately I have been transporting them back to my property hoping I can transplant them to my part of the lake. I have heard (I think from bass2reds on here) that the boat launch is a good place to catch fish on tournament lakes due to all the releases there. Is this true? Do you guys think the fish I release around my property will take route? There is plenty of cover, a slough, and the main channel is only about 20 yards from my piers.