[Broad Bill]

Capt. Rich, very cool, I assume that's custom made? How much does the weight weigh and what depths do you typically use it in or does it depend on the species being fished for? If anglers tried, millions of fish a year would be spared. No need for regulatory mandates unless anglers aren't proactive and start using these devices voluntarily. There's no downside, almost no cost and nothing but benefits. Thanks so much for sharing.

Quick story about 15 years ago. My son hooked off Asbury Park on our last drift (fluke tournament) a black drum that probably went every bit of 80 - 100 lbs. We were only in about 50 - 60 feet of water. Fish wouldn't go down, had the bends which at the time I didn't think was possible in such shallow depths. We tried releasing her for at least a half hour without success, she floated upside down every time and gulls started moving in. as a last ditch effort, we took a fillet knife and pierced a pin prick under her large scale about 4 inches behind her pectoral fin. You could hear the air being released instantly. Swam her for a minute and off she went in a blink.

These things work and should be on board every boat as they cost almost nothing and will help save many different species of fish.