Top 10+ does catch and release kill fish

The ranks of the catch and release fisherman, whether fly or otherwise, are growing. Even if you’re not a no-kill fisherman, it stands to reason that if the fish you’re targeting isn’t intended for your dinner plate, it is wise to take care to insure that fish is released safely. Not just released, mind you, … Read more

Part 1 of 2 If you believe the science, somewhere around 4.8 million sockeye salmon were likely caught and released in Bristol Bay last year and half them died before spawning. That’s 2.4 million dead fish. Consider this the mother of all catch-and-release salmon kills in Alaska. Nobody noticed, however, because it happened out of … Read more

Fish kills ‘may be unavoidable’ due to the hot weather Assistant Inspector with Inland Fisheries Ireland, John Twomey, pictured with fish samples at the scene of a recent fish kill along the River Ilen in Skibbereen in West Cork. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has warned that fish are “under distress” and that the soaring temperatures … Read more

Catch and release is very popular among recreational anglers, and in some locations, it is even mandatory (if writen on your’s fishing license). Of course, you have to use proper equipment to be able to safely release the fish. This method is only successful if you know how to release the fish carefully in order … Read more

This really is a fishing essay, but it comes wrapped in layers. Let’s begin during the course of a do-it-yourself Dall sheep hunt on the North Slope of Alaska’s Brooks Range. It’s hard to go wrong in a setting like that. Friends and I had hunted the same location for years, a challenging spot even … Read more

Want to Catch More Big Bass? Kill a Bunch of Small Ones New rules in Oklahoma promote the harvest of little largemouths to reverse state-wide stunted fish growth On September 11, news rules went into effect in Oklahoma that allow anglers to harvest smaller largemouth bass. Sooner State fishermen can now kill six bass per … Read more

Catch and release fishing is one of the biggest controversies in the fishing world. Many people believe that it is one of the very few practices that keep the fish numbers from teetering while still enjoying the fishing. Others think catching and releasing is cruel and kills the fish regardless. The fish mortality would be … Read more

How to Catch and Release Bass in the Heat of Summer—Without Killing Them When temperatures rise, your catch needs a little more care before it goes back in the water Late summer brings with it heat and humidity. As anglers, most of us fish early in the morning and later in evenings to avoid these … Read more

In 1984 DFO introduced another way to kill salmon — catch and release. This new breed of fisherman mainly catches and releases salmon. They represent the minority of the fishermen on the river, but have added new major pressure on our salmon stocks. They released over 37,000 salmon in 2016; more salmon than were caught. … Read more