Practise catch and release carefully, using large nets and handling big fish gently
Practise catch and release carefully, using large nets and handling big fish gently

Filters
- Topic: Hook set and fish care
- Original category: Hook Set and Fish Care
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: All levels
Tip
Tip: Practise catch and release carefully, using large nets and handling big fish gently
How to do it: Use large nets and gentle handling for catch and release of big fish on this lake
Mistake it fixes: Handling big fish roughly or with small nets
Why it works: Large fish are more vulnerable to handling stress. Large nets and gentle handling improve survival after release.
When it matters most: Catch and release, large fish