Friday, September 27, 2013

Techniques and Tips on Catch and Release of Trout


I am always experimenting when it comes to fishing and Thursday’s trip to the Sipsey was no exception. I decided I would not touch any of the trout today, and just release all the trout I landed using the forceps. My last trip resulted in having to resuscitate most of the trout I landed; which is something I willing to do to save the fish. There are numerous little puddles of water along the edge of the tailrace I fish, that can be used to steer the trout into, to get the picture and simple reach down and remove the fly and nudge him on his way. All the trout I landed Thursday swim away without any help from me. I know there will be times when I will have to handle the fish, but if there is a way to get the picture without the touch, I will try that first.

The following video serves as a great example of techniques and tips used in protecting the trout after the landing.
 
 
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  1. The NOCO NympherSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Bill! thanks for finding and sharing the video clip. Very nice and definitely excellent information to keep our finned friends ready to fight another day! Tight lines!

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  2. MelSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Good video, Bill! Always nice to see a refresher and give the release of fish some extra thought.

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  3. Bill TrussellSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Noco
    This is one of the best videos I have seen on catch and release. thanks for the comment

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  4. Bill TrussellSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Mel
    I think this video is very detail in showing one how to care for a trout after the landing--thanks for the comment

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  5. Brk TrtSeptember 29, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    A nice refresher Bill.

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  6. Bill TrussellSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Alan
    Great suggestions on how to handle trout---thanks for the comment

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  7. cofisherSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Thanks for the video Bill. In all honesty, the fish I catch are either so small that handling isn't necessary or they unhook themselves before I can lay a hand on them. I do sort of miss the fishy smell on my hands though.

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  8. Bill TrussellSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Howard
    I too land so many small trout, that a net or actually holding the trout isn't necessary. thanks for the comment

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  9. penbaymanSeptember 30, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    That a great reminder Bill. It never ever hurts to get a refresher course on good form..

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  10. Bill TrussellSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Pen
    Every once in while we all need to brush up on techniques. thanks for comment

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  11. Abbey Inn CedarNovember 14, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Its always nice to see updates on things like fishing techniques. Learning has no boundaries indeed.

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