releasing fish

[FASTEDDIE29]

Great post! We go through this every year! But obviously it needs to be pounded into anglers heads! Don't keep the fish out of the water for an extended period of time. Support the body of the fish! Don't let the fish roll around in the muck/ mud if your bank beating! There's plenty of do's and dont's but some people just don't think about it in the heat of the moment! Staying calm while landing a big fish is very difficult for some! It's self control and for most it comes with age. Very good advice on this thread on fish handling! Read it! Know it! We've lost quite a few trophy fish over the years do to mishandling and accidental catching! It happens but be prepared when it does! Good luck out there this year ladies and gents!

TIGHT LINEZ!!!

[Chrisper4694]

We are hooking wild animals, it's fishing after all. fish go nuts at the wrong time, i've dropped or accidentally mishandled plenty unfortunately, stuff happens. but if we can release a few more big ones successfully we can see more monsters caught.

[JDTuna]

Great post! Awesome info here.

[AndyS]

Yup.