Cryptic Mortality and the science behind why you shouldn't hang your fish vertically.
On this week's Conservation Challenge, Capt. Jonathan Moss talks about the science behind why holding your fish vertically kills fish.
While it is becoming more common knowledge, many anglers are not aware that holding fish vertically can potentially harm and kill fish.
If you are a catch and release fishermen or are handling a fish that cannot be kept, you should always make sure you wet your hands and support the fish's belly when holding it out of the water.
Proper catch & release techniques help ensure the future of our gamefish populations for all to enjoy.