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Catch-and-release methods for recreational shark fishing » Use tackle heavy enough to land a fish quickly to reduce exhaustion, which could result in its death or weaken it making it more vulnerable to predators. (Prohibited species that die while on the line after being caught in state waters should be returned to the water.) » Release the fish while it is in the water when possible. » Use a de-hooking device to remove hooks safely. » Use non-stainless steel hooks, which can dissolve if they remain in a fish. » Use non-offset circle hooks when fishing with natural bait to avoid gut-hooking a fish — circle hooks tend to hook fish in the jaw, making them easy to remove. » Bend barbs down on hooks so they can be removed with less damage to a fish. Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:57:20 +0000

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