Proper C & R

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

Maybe stop using trap rigs?

sure you'll hook alot less fish but the ones you do catch will be what your after....also it will be much easier to remove the hook without netting them if you do want to make a release.

Good suggestion, I'll start doing that.

[PapaDave]

I stopped using trap hooks awhile back, noticed that on the larger fish it wasn't necessary as the circle hook was lodged in the corner of the mouth and the trap hook was hooked on the outside of the fish somewhere. That and the traps also hook more kelp and rocks.

Since kayaking I have switched all my hooks to circle type, works great for releasing the fish, I rarely need a net to get the hook out.

[mtnbykr2]

Cotton pickin trap rigs get caught in everything.... even near the kitchen sink...lol

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

pretty bad when you can't even release a fish right.

[steveooo]

Hold your breath for 3 minutes, see how you fare. Best bet is to keep the fish in the water if you plan to release it.

For nets, this would be the best type for C&R.



The suggestion of losing the trap rig to weed out the runts is a good one too.

Now where exactly did you release that little girl