NO to "Air Boarding"

[Steve Molcsan]

I always keep my beautiful prey in the water rather than even ever
lifting them at all.*** No barb hook a must always!

A net can be helpful but not needed.


Steve

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Exception: Ducksterman Law ! Ref: Sanders vs FAOL members
Quote:
"And I did air board a fish once trying to make him tell me where the big ones were."

Ducksterman for president!

[nighthawk]

I agree Steve. However, there are times while nymphing that I am a little slow on the hook set and that results in a set inside the mouth. In that case a net is a big help or I will wet my hands then gently manipulate the fish where I can safely retrieve the fly.

Ironic that you posted this. Ohiotuber and I were just talking about this last night. Normally the only time I keep a trout is when i have hooked them in a fashion that I am certain will cause their death. I do my best to avoid that. Now, panfish of a respectable size are going into the frying pan.

[William Fitzgerald]

Here we go again---last few nights it was "Catch and Release"again. Now it how to release a fish again----------- I think some posters are trying to see who can post the most--sorry BILL

[Steve Molcsan]

Here we go again---last few nights it was "Catch and Release"again. Now it how to release a fish again----------- I think some posters are trying to see who can post the most--sorry BILL

With all honesty Bill some sure do need this lesson.... I had never seen a fish
released properly as I state here before you, and then one day many years past I meant a fine gentleman on a stream, he showed me, I was young and he was old and wise, now, I am older and wiser
because of it.

[Bamboozle]

Sometimes it can't be helped...

The other day when I was fishing a mountain brookie stream one of the little darlings became airborne when I set the hook.

Does that count?

[hap]

Some C&R AK waters have rules saying fish must stay in the water... Then the newspaper published a photo of a guy with a monster rainbow in one of those waters. The fish was not just in the air, but it had a gnarly thumb jammed in the gills...



This is as high as we go now for most pictures when releasing fish.
art

[Steve Molcsan]

Great shot! Gentle release is always best if possible..



Take care

Steve

[Clay]

Please explain what is meant by "Air boarding"? Picking the fish out of the water?

[Steve Molcsan]

Just joking around, no such term. come on Clay, ---->> Ducksterman Law !??



Be kind.......

Be nice..............

Be respectful.........

[Clay]

Just joking around, no such term. come on Clay, ---->> Ducksterman Law !??



Be kind.......

Be nice..............

Be respectful.........

Lighten up people..................

I guess, I missed the joke and wanted to "get it". I guess that I am too slow in my old age.

Rick