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Catch and Release Angling
Anglers are becoming increasingly aware of the
fragility of our environment and the pressure on
the Island’s fishery resources. More anglers
are discovering the enjoyment and sense of
satisfaction that can be obtained by releasing fish.
When practising catch and release fishing, the
following steps should be considered:
• Use the right gear:
Barbless or pinched hooks
are easier to remove
Artificial lures, not bait, reduce
the chances of deep hooking
• Minimize handling: retrieve your fish quickly and
release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use only a knotless mesh net
• Remove the hook carefully
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Hold the fish gently
in a natural swimming
position, facing
upstream until
it revives
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