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While fishing some of my favorite spots this past week I'd seen several so called "experienced fisherman" mishandle stripers from the surf. They took the pleasure to grab these fish by the gills and hold them up for a photo before releasing them. Each time you grab a striped bass by the gill plates you shorten it's life and decrease it's chance of surviving a release! It's like me grabing you by your lungs. So don't do it. Fortunately most good surf rats don't. If you can, grab the bass by the lower jaw and lift it straight up. Be careful not to bend the jaw to far downward or backwards.
This practice will increase bass survival and allow all of us to enjoy striper fishing for a long time to come.
Tag & Release
Tiderunner
This practice will increase bass survival and allow all of us to enjoy striper fishing for a long time to come.
Tag & Release
Tiderunner