Question about holding bass for pictures

[Vince Lazzeroni]

I was re-reading some magazine articles about the 25lber that was boated in 2006 in SoCal. Mike Winn is holding that monster by her lower jaw. Can't this do permanent damage to a bass of that weight?

Also, at what weight would holding a bass this way be okay to do?

I caught an 11.2 back in 2005 and held her by the lower jaw too. I'm wondering if I did her any damage??

Would it be best to support the bass with both hands to ensure no damage is done?

Your responses appreciated!

[mac (Doyle McEwen)]

It is probably better to give any bass two handed support..

mac

[RichThiel]

Hold with both hand....With one, her jaw may break or at least pull tendence's. Sore mouth for a while anyway.

Rich Thiel