Catch and Release Fish Handling

shredneck · #1 03-05-2012, 06:08 PM

This is a simply a reminder of the proper way to handle a fish which is to be released.
I'm sure even the most experienced fisherman still has room for improvement IF he/she is open to new information.
Fish are too valuable to be caught only once.

**Please note the "Handle with Care" section**

http://www.mywildalberta.com/Fishing...hHandling.aspx

fish gunner · #2 03-05-2012, 06:24 PM

If I am on the open water, I do my utmost to not handle fish at all. not quite as easy on the hard water. if fish is worthy of a pic we try to be as gentle and quick as possible.
some times it can be a challenge ,and some times you just got to cut the hook. mho.

WayneChristie · #3 03-05-2012, 06:27 PM

wow third post and already edumacating us poor fisherfolk. way to go! obviously none of us are informed, now we can go fish the govmint way!

BeeGuy · #4 03-05-2012, 06:28 PM

Here is a link on handling large trout for those who are new to it or want a refresher.

Fish Handling- Large Trout

WayneChristie · #5 03-05-2012, 06:31 PM

heres a link for safe handling of catfish. may pertain to pike too, I dont know. ask one of the new guys they have all the answers
http://www.catfishingtipstoday.com/catfish-noodling/

pophouseman · #6 03-05-2012, 06:32 PM

luckily i never have to worry about this...really........ who ACTUALLY releases fish anyway?

horsetrader · #7 03-05-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WayneChristie

wow third post and already edumacating us poor fisherfolk. way to go! obviously none of us are informed, now we can go fish the govmint way!

Amazing how stubid we bin fur so many years Its a wunder we can walk uprite....lol

WayneChristie · #8 03-05-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

Amazing how stubid we bin fur so many years Its a wunder we can walk uprite....lol

you kin walk uprite? Im still lernin.

fish gunner · #9 03-05-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

Amazing how stubid we bin fur so many years Its a wunder we can walk uprite....lol

from your avitar pic it is not clear you evolved legs !!! just saying. lol

horsetrader · #10 03-05-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WayneChristie

you kin walk uprite? Im still lernin.

Just watch duh Chikins..lol

horsetrader · #11 03-05-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fish gunner

from your avitar pic it is not clear you evolved legs !!! just saying. lol

Two legs and a tail ........LOL

shredneck · #12 03-05-2012, 06:47 PM

Relax fellas, this thread was not intended as as an insult.

If you took it as such then you clearly didn't bother to read it.

Happy Angling

BeeGuy · #13 03-05-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shredneck

Relax fellas, this thread was not intended as as an insult.

If you took it as such then you clearly didn't bother to read it.

Happy Angling

Welcome to AO buddy!

Where are you located?

anthony5 · #14 03-05-2012, 06:58 PM

Once you have caught enough fish from a strictly catch and release fishery, lets say some of the East Slope rivers you will see that these fish are really quite hardy(missing eyes, half a lower jaw, torn gill plate, healed body gashes). No you can,t tear their gills or bash them on the banks, have a death grip on the slimy things for a picture, but they can take quite a bit of abuse whether it's intended or not, and I am not suggesting that anybody should do so in any way, shape, or form

All fish that need to be released should be handled with care, large or small. As many of the long time fishermen will know that if you manage to stick your fingers in the gills of a larger fish and snap a picture it is normally your blood that's dripping down it's usually not the from the fish

Lefty-Canuck · #15 03-05-2012, 07:16 PM

Welcome Shredneck,

Thanks for the friendly reminder

LC

billie · #16 03-05-2012, 07:16 PM

And you wonder why new folks don't stick around and fighting is common here

horsetrader · #17 03-05-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by billie

And you wonder why new folks don't stick around and fighting is common here

Who said I wondered?

npauls · #18 03-05-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

Two legs and a tail ........LOL

My tail ended up in the front.

Fish-killer · #19 03-05-2012, 08:10 PM

I think some people, need to read this. If they can't read this then they need pictures. If that doesn't help... then they should give up fishing and buy a PS3 and some chips.

horsetrader · #20 03-05-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by npauls

My tail ended up in the front.

You Da Man ....lol

Pudelpointer · #21 03-05-2012, 08:16 PM

Holy sheep s**t Horse, what has got your panties in such a twist?

I saw the other thread, and IMO more than one person likely deserved a time out.

Now here you and Wayne come to derail a thread that has nothing to do with derailing the other one, AFAIK.

IBTL. So sad.

horsetrader · #22 03-05-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pudelpointer

Holy sheep s**t Horse, what has got your panties in such a twist?

I saw the other thread, and IMO more than one person likely deserved a time out.

Now here you and Wayne come to derail a thread that has nothing to do with derailing the other one, AFAIK.

IBTL. So sad.

Glad to see your post put things back on track sadder yet.....

bloom · #23 03-05-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shredneck

This is a simply a reminder of the proper way to handle a fish which is to be released.
I'm sure even the most experienced fisherman still has room for improvement IF he/she is open to new information.
Fish are too valuable to be caught only once.

**Please note the "Handle with Care" section**

http://www.mywildalberta.com/Fishing...hHandling.aspx

Thanks...good post.

booker · #24 03-05-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shredneck

This is a simply a reminder of the proper way to handle a fish which is to be released.
I'm sure even the most experienced fisherman still has room for improvement IF he/she is open to new information.
Fish are too valuable to be caught only once.

**Please note the "Handle with Care" section**

http://www.mywildalberta.com/Fishing...hHandling.aspx

shredneck,
People starting out on this forum with common sense is highly frowned upon. You need to have thousands of useless posts to be taken serious. Proper release is a disease here. Tons of "pros" here, but still showing pictures of gill fingers, head squeeze, jaw spreaders left in to get pictures, hanging from hooks, the list goes on. Good luck.

ishootbambi · #25 03-05-2012, 08:58 PM

ive seen lots of guys with 30...40....50 years of fishing that really dont know how to release fish without damaging them. hopefully a few people learn from what you posted. thanks for caring about our fish!

horsetrader · #26 03-05-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by booker

shredneck,
People starting out on this forum with common sense is highly frowned upon. You need to have thousands of useless posts to be taken serious. Proper release is a disease here. Tons of "pros" here, but still showing pictures of gill fingers, head squeeze, jaw spreaders left in to get pictures, hanging from hooks, the list goes on. Good luck.

It amazes me it's always the one that have posted no pics or even posted a fishing thread or post. That whine the most about the guys that do. Maybe a little more fishing and a few fish post and people will take you serious. Untill then you got nothing I want to hear.

Lefty-Canuck · #27 03-05-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ishootbambi

ive seen lots of guys with 30...40....50 years of fishing that really dont know how to release fish without damaging them. hopefully a few people learn from what you posted. thanks for caring about our fish!

X2...

We watched a older guy on the NSR (was fishing with Sureshot and Geezle) catch a few walleye drag them up a muddy bank and quite literally toss them 15-20 feet back into the river.....some people do truly need to learn how to handle fish they plan on releasing....

.....this guy was also teeing off on about a dozen or so range balls into the river before he started "fishing".....

Amazing what you see out there....

LC

fishdude17 · #28 03-05-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by horsetrader

It amazes me it's always the one that have posted no pics or even posted a fishing thread or post. That whine the most about the guys that do. Maybe a little more fishing and a few fish post and people will take you serious. Untill then you got nothing I want to hear.

Straight from the horses a**

KWO · #29 03-05-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shredneck

This is a simply a reminder of the proper way to handle a fish which is to be released.
I'm sure even the most experienced fisherman still has room for improvement IF he/she is open to new information.
Fish are too valuable to be caught only once.

**Please note the "Handle with Care" section**

http://www.mywildalberta.com/Fishing...hHandling.aspx

Some people will benefit from a C&R refresher, some people won't. Posting the link on here within easy reach will help some people and shouldn't offend anyone. Thanks for taking the time.

horsetrader · #30 03-05-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdude17

Straight from the horses a**

nice mouth your son should be proud