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Alan Bulmer, Fish Species, Fly Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, Lure Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Technical, Technical reference, Techniques

HOW TO PLAY AND RELEASE FISH SAFELY

Lead image: New England Boating I recently read an excellent article by Tony Bishop on the rules that should be followed when releasing a fish. It is well worth a look:- http://www.bishfish.co.nz/articles/general/releaserules.htm This prompted me to do some research to find out what scientific studies had been conducted on Catch & Release practices and what else had been discovered. I managed to unearth an excellent publication by Stephen … Continue reading HOW TO PLAY AND RELEASE FISH SAFELY

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Alan Bulmer, Fish Species, Fly Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing

WHAT DETERMINES HOW WELL TROUT FIGHT?

Text: Alan Bulmer         Images: Matt Jones & Irideus Fly Fishing I recently read an excellent article by Tim Angeli in NZ Fish & Game magazine entitled “Do Big Fish fight”(Issue 90 Page 24-30). It really got me thinking and is definitely worth checking out. The wide ranging article discussed the fight provided by big fish, whether the fight from rainbow trout is typically more energetic … Continue reading WHAT DETERMINES HOW WELL TROUT FIGHT?

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