Landing your fish
Research has shown that limiting your fishes exposure to air significantly increases its chances of survival.
- Keep the fish in the water at all times for an optimal release.
- If using a landing net use a large diameter net with soft knotless mesh – rubber mesh nets are ideal
- Never beach a fish
- No gaffs or tailers
- Always handle the a fish with wet hands

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