The Keys to a Good Catch And Release Experience

The Keys to a Good Catch And Release Experience

  

Catch and release fishing is popular as ever. It is fishing for those who just want to enjoy the experience. The great thing about it is that it doesn't deplete the most important resource you need when fishing. Fish. While many enjoy bringing home their catch to show off for their family and friends, there are many others for whom fishing just isn't about that. For them, the experience is the important thing. However, there are certain things you have to keep in mind when you're doing catch and release fishing. First of all, you have to consider the safety of the fish. That means you have to use a rig that's as safe as possible for the fish. You also have to think about the time you spend bringing in the fish. And you have to be quick about bringing it back into the water. At the end of this article, I hope you will be better equipped to enjoy the catch and release experience.

  

The first thing you need to consider when doing catch and release is the equipment you bring. Hooks can be really harmful to the fish. That's not a big problem when you're not concerned about the safety of the fish, but with catch and release fishing that is paramount. The safety of the fish should very much be one of your primary concerns. Consider hooks that are safe for the fish. That means a hook you can easily remove from the fish once you're ready to release it.

 One of the fun things about fishing is bringing it in. It's you against the fish and the environment it lives in. You will hear many (often tall) tales about people who have to spend hours playing their prize capture. This is a game of stamina. Plying the fish is very stressful for the fish and when you're doing catch and release you should minimize the time you spend playing it. The stress you cause it can actually be lethal if you don't cut it short. 

 A lot about catch and release fishing is about time. When you finally land the fish, hopefully in a speedy fashion, you need to release it again as fast as possible. Like you, there's a limit to how long a fish can hold its breath. In fact, how long you can hold your breath is a good way to measure how fast you need to release the fish again. So, get your snapshots done, get the hook out and release the fish as soon as possible. The less time it spends on land the better the chance it has of making a safe return to its home.

  

Catch and release fishing is different from many other types of fishing. That doesn't mean it isn't a great experience. In fact, it can be a very fun experience. There's something to releasing a fish and contemplating the fact that you may hook up (pun intended) with the very same fish the next time you're out.