The few time I have done the self taken photo I have always beached it and set my camera up on a rock or something on the bank.

One other thing I do if I'm fishing water with the potential for a real big fish is I will have my livewell ready just in case. It makes setting up for the shot a lot easier if you don't have to deal with the fish in one hand while trying to get set up. It also gives you a chance to thoroughly fish an area before you head to the bank for pics if you can put the toad in a livewell. Who knows ya might just get a pic with a toad in each hand too :7

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