Fish handling mistakes are extremely common and often lead to further harm or even death of fish that have been mishandled by the angler that caught it.
What is the proper technique for the safe catch and release of inshore game fish?
The reality is, if we want to sustain the futures of our fisheries, we must handle fish with care so they are released back into the ocean unharmed.
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Chapters:
0:00 – THIS is killing more redfish and trout than anything else
2:13 – What are the correct ways to handle fish?
4:25 – Preparation is CRITICAL
6:38 – Differences in handling fish depending on species
9:57 – Trout and Tarpon
10:51 – Consequences of using the wrong type of net
14:36 – The RIGHT way to safely handle a fish you’ve just caught
18:37 – Fish Lip Grippers
22:03 – Keep the fish in the water as long as you can
23:18 – What is safest for me and safest for the fish
24:11 – Fish Revival & Release
26:34 – Working out built-up Lactic Acid
27:40 – How do you take good fish pictures?
30:52 – Single Hooks VS. Treble Hooks
33:25 – Nobody is perfect
34:10 – Control the fish’s tail
34:52 – Always practice good fish handling (even if you are harvesting fish)
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