somethingsfishy
10/2/2017 7:34:43 AMtaking a fish out of water for a photo is not "proper catch and release" ?
needabiggerboat
10/2/2017 12:14:23 PMReally? That's how the guides do it.
What do You recommend in the future?
What do You recommend in the future?
somethingsfishy
10/2/2017 1:31:58 PMsee the the FORUM section on htis website go to the info on proper catch and release. Smae reason this website does theri best not to post picures of catch and release fish out of water photos.
I see your photo is now deleted.
Use wet hands when handling a fish or a knotless rubberized landing nets and rubberized gloves. This helps maintain the slime coat on the fish, which protects it from infection and aids in swimming. Anglers that know how to practice proper catch and release never use a towel of any kind when handling fish since a towel can remove this slime coat.
Hold the fish horizontally whenever possible since this is the way fish naturally swim through the water. Do not drop the fish onto hard surfaces!
Keep your fingers away from the gills and eyes of the fish.
If needed, use a release tool (dehookers, recompression tools) to minimize handling.
Time is of the essence! Release fish as soon as practical and do not keep them out of the water longer than necessary. Always release your fish head first into the water. When you release a fish head first into the water, it forces water through the mouth and over the gills, which helps to resuscitate the fish. Revive exhausted fish by placing the fish in the water, facing the current if possible, with one hand underneath the belly and the other hand holding the bottom lip or tail.
I see your photo is now deleted.
Use wet hands when handling a fish or a knotless rubberized landing nets and rubberized gloves. This helps maintain the slime coat on the fish, which protects it from infection and aids in swimming. Anglers that know how to practice proper catch and release never use a towel of any kind when handling fish since a towel can remove this slime coat.
Hold the fish horizontally whenever possible since this is the way fish naturally swim through the water. Do not drop the fish onto hard surfaces!
Keep your fingers away from the gills and eyes of the fish.
If needed, use a release tool (dehookers, recompression tools) to minimize handling.
Time is of the essence! Release fish as soon as practical and do not keep them out of the water longer than necessary. Always release your fish head first into the water. When you release a fish head first into the water, it forces water through the mouth and over the gills, which helps to resuscitate the fish. Revive exhausted fish by placing the fish in the water, facing the current if possible, with one hand underneath the belly and the other hand holding the bottom lip or tail.
needabiggerboat
10/2/2017 2:16:27 PMI appreciate the info.
I was never sure on what direction to face the fish when reviving.
Good info. Thank You :)
I was never sure on what direction to face the fish when reviving.
Good info. Thank You :)
needabiggerboat
10/2/2017 2:50:24 PMI appreciate the info.
I was never sure on what direction to face the fish when reviving.
Good info. Thank You :)
I was never sure on what direction to face the fish when reviving.
Good info. Thank You :)
