So you all know that love to sport fish and I came across these videos and I thought they were quite entertaining.
So to get some information out there about fishing and the stress it gives the fish I would like to educate on this subject…
There are several reasons to practice catch and release. Releasing a fish allows it to be caught again and be enjoyed by other anglers. Also, fishing regulations often require fish of a certain size to be released. Stress on fish increases when being caught, landed, and released and must be minimized in order to survive this process.
Stress is negative, whether you’re a person or a fish, and the higher the stress level, the longer it takes to recover. When fish are caught, a number of factors contribute to how much stress they experience. Effects of stressors on fish add up quickly. The more stress they experience, the lower the chance they will survive if released.
Ways to Reduce Stress and Increase Fish Survival
- Hook, land, and release fish quickly.
- Fish with techniques that allow for easy release of fish.
- As water temperature rises, releasing fish becomes difficult.
- Fish in shallow water (less than 30 feet deep) to increase survival of fish.
- “Fizzing” of fish should not be done by anglers
Hope this gives you some answers about sport fishing and remember to always check your local laws about your fishing limits and permits.
