Catch & Release Procedures
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land the fish as quickly as possible
Bring the fish closer toward you
Try not to remove the fish from the water
If you must remove it from the water to remove the hook
Use Barb less or De-barb hook
Take a quick shot (optional)
Revive the fish when necessary
Revive the fish when necessary
A short video clip on releasing the fish
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