Keeping Bass Alive

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I try to release all fish back into the water sooner than later, however, there are some species that I do my best to not bring out of the water, and if I do, it is only for seconds. Trout, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and Steelhead in my opinion have the lowest "out of water" survival rate. Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, and Walleye I've found are better for a classic snapshot then release. Recently I've looked into different ways to capture a photo without damaging a fish's protective "slime" covering during the photo. When I'm out by myself in the boat, I carry a piece of thin outdoor carpeting. I've found it doesn't seem to damage the "slime" coating. Just my 2 cents, everyone does things a bit different.
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