The practice in fishing intended as a technique of conservation in order to conserve fish populations by unhooking and returning a caught fish to the water alive. Fish are fought as quickly as possible to prevent injury or death and handled with wet hands to prevent damage to the fish. Proper care should be taken to make sure the fish can swim off under its own power.
Clint Losee is an avid fly angler of 30+ years, web developer, and Utah Landscape & Nature Photographer. You can connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Curious about some of the gear he uses? Check out the new Amazon store.