08-09-2008, 04:45 PM
It is very common for a Trout to be misshandled.
Everyone is too anxious to get that picture before releasing it. They stress out too quick and build up lactic acid. It is the build up of lactic acid that kills most fish after release.
In the event that you plan on fishing Catch & Release style, it is important to use a little bit bigger line in order to get the fish in quickly. Barbless hooks also help for a quick and safe release.
Furthermore, it is not recommended to remove the fish from the water when you are going to release it.
Many times when I fish Large Mouth Bass, with a barbless hook, I can simply let the line go slack so that the fish can spit the hook and swim away without any handling. You can do the same way with Trout or other species of fish.[cool]
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Everyone is too anxious to get that picture before releasing it. They stress out too quick and build up lactic acid. It is the build up of lactic acid that kills most fish after release.
In the event that you plan on fishing Catch & Release style, it is important to use a little bit bigger line in order to get the fish in quickly. Barbless hooks also help for a quick and safe release.
Furthermore, it is not recommended to remove the fish from the water when you are going to release it.
Many times when I fish Large Mouth Bass, with a barbless hook, I can simply let the line go slack so that the fish can spit the hook and swim away without any handling. You can do the same way with Trout or other species of fish.[cool]
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