Catch And Release: The Best Choice
September 23rd, 2011 , 12:00 am
The title says it all, “Catch And Release: The Best Option.’ You have just experienced the thrill of the catch, as well as the ultimate reward of releasing the fish to be caught again another day. You know deep down that you have played a part in continuing a great and wonderful tradition and sport.
Can you do more to help insure the future of fishing? Sure you can, just releasing your fish isn-t always enough. Time is critical when releasing a caught fish. The less time the fish is out of the water, the better. The more gently you can handle the fish, the better.
Fishery biologist have stressed for years, taking a picture of your catch and then letting it go is the best bet. Usually this is true, unless of course you spend several minutes looking for your camera, snapping the picture, and then releasing the fish. Best case scenario would be for you and your partner to both have cameras, and be prepared to quickly snap photos of each others fish, thus reducing the time the fish is out of the water.
Used properly, catch and release truly is the greatest tool for protecting the sport of fishing that we all cherish and love so much.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: Fishin’ for a Smile
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