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Originally Posted by Woofish
For years I have been a strong advocate for "Catch and Release". I have even devoted a whole page on my website to the subject. I have never heard about the problem of pulling the fish backwards. It is certainly something to consider, and I would like to hear more biological experts opinions. I routinely surf the net looking for new information on Catch and Release and will see if I can locate any more info on this subject. I am encouraged to see the response to this subject. Many of us are indeed concerned we are doing the right thing when we release our fish. I attach the contents of my Catch and Release page in hopes that it will help get some of the ideas to others looking for information.
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Here ya go,straight from the pages of the "biological experts" at URI
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/flsgp/flsgpg00008a.pdf
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