Avoid handling fish excessively. Hold the fish firmly by the lower jaw and gently remove the hook. Every angler should carry a hook disgorger or needlenose pliers. Never pull a hook from the fish's ...

Fish are slippery by nature and holding them can be tough. You want to ensure that you get a good grip on the fish so it doesn’t get away (or fall and injure itself). At the same time, you don’t want ...

Which aquarium net is best? Keeping an aquarium is a relaxing and fun hobby, thanks to the tank’s gentle bubbling and the curious activities of tropical fish. However, removing fish and items from ...

Let’s review some basics on fish handling, so that quickly released fish have the best possible chance to survive. Use the right tool: You always need some tools to assist in removing hooks.

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When it comes down to it, more damage is often inflicted on trout during the handling than the hookset. Errant thoughts in the heat of the moment often obscure proper techniques. Safe fish handling ...