How to Handle Fish With Care
Use care not to damage the spine with larger fish., Urge the fish into the net, do not net it from the tail end. , After netting a fish, do not lift it out of the water unless you have a net that can support the entire body lengthwise., Use this...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use care not to damage the spine with larger fish.
The spine is smaller and weaker close to the tail.
Keep the body of your pet fish straight as possible after netting it. -
Step 2: Urge the fish into the net
, To keep the fish from thrashing too much, lift the it with the net and place your hand under the fish's belly.
The fish will be completely still. , Some fish are very active or have sharp spines that can impale you and cradling the fish will be a great help for both the "catch and release" and "food on the table" fisherman. , -
Step 3: do not net it from the tail end.
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Step 4: After netting a fish
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Step 5: do not lift it out of the water unless you have a net that can support the entire body lengthwise.
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Step 6: Use this same technique when fishing to keep your catch still while you are removing the hook.
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Step 7: Use this technique for fish up to five pounds.
Detailed Guide
The spine is smaller and weaker close to the tail.
Keep the body of your pet fish straight as possible after netting it.
, To keep the fish from thrashing too much, lift the it with the net and place your hand under the fish's belly.
The fish will be completely still. , Some fish are very active or have sharp spines that can impale you and cradling the fish will be a great help for both the "catch and release" and "food on the table" fisherman. ,
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