Catch And Release
Guidelines For Anglers:
Land Fish Quickly, Avoiding Damage To Slime Coating!
- Grasp fish by lower jaw only, holding them vertically. Support large fish with a wet hand under the belly.
- Use soft, knotless nylon or rubber landing nets.
- DO NOT allow fish to touch boat carpet and rub off protective slime.
- Remove hooks quickly with as little tissue damage as possible.
- Remove deep hooks carefully. When attempts fail, cut line five
or six inches above the hook. This will allow fish to feed effectively once released.
- Don't keep fish out of water longer than you can hold your breath.
- Release fish as soon as possible
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