Handle with care
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There are a number of ways to make tag-and-release fishing less harmful to gamefish. These include handling the fish with wet hands to avoid peeling off scales, which expose fish to opportunistic pathogens. Another tip is to cut the line if the fish has swallowed the hook.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1998
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Weight-guessing
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Experienced professional sportfishermen are fairly accurate at estimating the weight of billfish that are caught, tagged and released, but some captains and crews overestimate weight. The satisfaction of releasing a big fish is more important than the exact weight.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1995
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Super for grouper
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Deep jigging over a reef or bottom structure is one of the best methods for catching grouper. Fishing strategy and selection of jigs and plugs are discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1993
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