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Proper Fish Handling + Photography
Mar 07 2013 10:36 PM | ChaseChrome in From the forum
With the pending warmer weather and the trout opener I expect we will see a spate of wonderful fishing reports--sharing with members and guests alike the results (and perhaps, the techniques and methods) of our pursuit of Mykiss . Of course our excitement and jubilation of having sparred with nature and come out as victor (sometimes) also involves the sharing of photos of this august fish. And it is precisely this aspect of our reports that is of some concern--there is a reason why we oftentimes call Mykiss the "August Fish." Whether the nobility of salar, the painterly markings of the brook trout, or, indeed the bright chrome, small headed, thick-bodied torpedo that tests our terminal tackle, these fish are "stately" and should be respected and treated as such.
Of course I am admittedly (as many others here) a conservationist without apology and do not expect everyone to necessarily subscribe to my brand of "sustainability." I do however take very seriously the manner in which we handle and treat fish...in particular the oblivious disregard for the general well-being of these fish for the sake of a photograph. (SEE Part I: the Ministry Guideline to Proper Fish Handling.)
Please know that we love a good story and one with pictures even more, however please ensure that fish are ALWAYS photographed in the water or very near to it so as to mitigate stress to the fish.
This represents only THIS anglers' opinion and not board policy...I should prefer not to see pictures of beached fish...
jmo
good hunting
cc
Of course I am admittedly (as many others here) a conservationist without apology and do not expect everyone to necessarily subscribe to my brand of "sustainability." I do however take very seriously the manner in which we handle and treat fish...in particular the oblivious disregard for the general well-being of these fish for the sake of a photograph. (SEE Part I: the Ministry Guideline to Proper Fish Handling.)
Please know that we love a good story and one with pictures even more, however please ensure that fish are ALWAYS photographed in the water or very near to it so as to mitigate stress to the fish.
This represents only THIS anglers' opinion and not board policy...I should prefer not to see pictures of beached fish...
jmo
good hunting
cc
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77 Comments
Note to self - avoid glamour shots.
As someone new to fishing, I've made my mistakes in handling fish (see my avatar). For a novice it's pretty exciting to pull in something big, soon they all start to look the same and the photo ops aren't as frequent.
I've done some reading on handling fish, and how long to keep them out of the water. Don't realize how sensitive these creatures are until you read up on it.
Still struggling with hook removal at times, trying to do the least amount of damage as possible. All the things you learn with experience.
Agree with you!
LOL.......Great post!
Spammy
1 shot would be enough. Saw a dude hold pike by the gill plate and do multiple shots...and even passersby were taking shots with him holding fish...he was a star....
I'm sure it swam away just fine...
I saw it on IG. He said his biggest steelhead at 16lbs out in BC
yea, that fish isn't going anywhere except to his frezer
Why the hell would it go into a freezer
Pic, release ,case closed.
FUTURE what counts.
Let your beautiful daughter catch it one day.
Late 70s.
Thought it was a Chinook. Lol
Admired and released.
tossing iron, 20 lbr's go straight to the smoker if they can't swim on their own.
Sadly seems that way.
you didn't see the fishes gills hanging out?
Ha ha oops. My bad. Getting blind with age.
I apologize FF.
Just noticed gill removal on 7 th view.
Oh boy.
Again my apologies.
no worries, little blood, it happens, i mean you just stuck a sharp object into flesh, its going to bleed. salmon tend to bleed quite a bit out on the lake, but 100% healthy and strong to swim away
The best fish handling is to keep a fish in the water as much as possible. ... handle them in the water, remove hooks, snap a photo, let 'em go.
Fry them in butter on a plate with lemon , there you go.
I like the way this guy thinks, Gill em' and kill em'. My kids probably wont appreciate them anyways
I always practice CPR , but I'm a sucker for fried perch. My kids love them.
Now you got me thinking of Icefishing!..... Wont be long now...
You know what I’m talking about bro.[/quote
C catch
P pan fry
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