Thread: Depth trauma and survival rates.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I believe the trout and salmon caught up in the canals shouldnt be allowed to be released..... the catch n drop on shingle yank out hook after its flapped around and then lobbed back in over shoulder isnt working..the number of dead fish floating is shocking at times...if Dad takes 3 kids up there and has to take home and clean what they catch...well they wont be standing there for hours stuffing dozens of fish anymore..it will be one or two each then "right we off home now". if trout has any bleeding it comes home.

This. 100%, I believe in catch and keep (but only what you can utilise then go home). Catch and Release is only a way to fish for longer.