Safe Trout

Most serious anglers return all of their fish to the stream so they will survive to challenge us again. Here are some steps that will help the survival of these fish.
1. Land the fish as quickly as possible.
2. Use a large landing net. (Except on small trout that could get caught in the net).
3. Handle the fish as little as possible.
4. Hold him securely facing into a moderate current in water a foot deep until he is strong enough to hold an upright position. Then slowly back away so you don’t spook him. This fish will make it.