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Tips for an angler
When you hold a trout, place one hand underneath the belly and use the other hand to gently grasp the tail. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICK STRAUB
Catch and release, do it right BY PATRICK STRAUB
Most anglers want the glory shot with a big grin and an even bigger fish. In today’s world of selfies, social media posts, and mega-sharing, the desire is strong to photograph our catch. For those of us who’ve been fishing a long time and have caught plenty of big trout, photographing every catch is a thing of the past. But even for us more experienced anglers, you can bet we want to share a pic of a trophy trout. For folks new to fly fishing, a photograph is a fine way to document the experience.
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Our wild trout are beautiful creatures and deserve a large part of the angling spotlight. The more we prominently feature our local fish in social media, the more awareness and protection they’re likely to receive. However, be very aware of proper fish fighting and handling techniques if you plan to photograph and release a trout. Here’s some help to ensure you get a good pic and the fish survives to be caught another day.
