![]() ![]() Always be attentive to the rod when fishing so that to feel for strikes so that you can set the hook before it’s too deep.Use in-line circle hooks with fishing with live or cut bait because they are much less likely to gill or gut hook a fish.It is absolutely essential to make every effort to not touch or harm a fish’s gills when handling it.īecause harm done to these important tissues can result in a quick death for the fish because all fish rely on their gills to breathe. Matt Slack holding a salmon he caught in Pulaski, NY. The following five parts of the fish are what we much focus our attention towards when handling a fish that is going to be released.īecause if any of them get compromised, they’ll have a hard time surviving after release. This article will cover the top 5 features of fish that we must always do our very best to protect.Īnd we’ll also cover best practices for getting the perfect picture to be able to share the catch with friends and family without causing harm to the fish. Gary Shaw holding a very nice grouper caught from shore in Sanibel, FL. So if you want to have your kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids to have the same fishing experiences you did, we need more fish being properly cared for prior to release so they can thrive once back in the water.įurther, it’s our job to help teach others who are new to fishing the proper way to handle fish so that they properly practice catch and release fishing too.Īnd for those of us who enjoy sharing pictures of fish with friends and family, it’s very important to display catch and release practices in pictures even if the fish will be a guest at the dinner table because those who are new to fishing will see proper holding positions. Tony Acevedo posing with a big seatrout prior to quickly releasing it in Titusville, FL. So it’s on us anglers to consistently do our very best to preserve our favorite past time by being good stewards of our fisheries.Īnd a big part of preserving our fisheries is making sure anything we throw back has the best chance of survival. It’s a lifestyle that we want to enjoy forever…Īnd it’s a passion that we want to pass down to the next generation. To begin, fishing is more than “just fishing” for most of us anglers. Justin Napior safely releasing a nice redfishĪre you “CPR certified” when it comes to fishing…Įither way, this post will reveal everything you need to know about CPR (catch, photo, release) fishing.īut first, let’s discuss why proper catch and release is so critical today. ![]()
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