chewitt
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Just a question that maybe holds a variety of answers or opinions but I'm genuinely interested in finding out what is best when returning Fish. I see many great catches on here where fish that are caught are photographed on Dry Decks, Rocks, Pebbles or Sand before being returned.
I was told many years ago by a well renowned Dartmouth charter skipper, in the days when Mackerel were plenty full. If you are going to return the Fish never handle it as it will probably die.
I would be the first to admit when it's a decent fish my first instinct is just to land it, though I do try to keep the handling to a minimum or keep the fish wet. I'm not having a go at anyone I'm just trying to understand what's the best practice for returning fish?
I was told many years ago by a well renowned Dartmouth charter skipper, in the days when Mackerel were plenty full. If you are going to return the Fish never handle it as it will probably die.
I would be the first to admit when it's a decent fish my first instinct is just to land it, though I do try to keep the handling to a minimum or keep the fish wet. I'm not having a go at anyone I'm just trying to understand what's the best practice for returning fish?