05/17/2019
KEEPEMWET Principles via keepemwet.org “From the second they’re hooked to the moment of release, fish experience some level of stress. This stress can cause negative health effects such as diminished ability to avoid predators, reduced reproductive success, and delayed mortality related to disease - even if a fish vigorously swims away. While stressing fish is an unavoidable aspect of fishing, you can dramatically reduce this stress by following the keepemwet principles: Principle 1: Minimize Air Exposure Princicle 2: Eliminate Contact with Dry Surfaces Principle 3: Reduce Handling” We’ll drill down further into each of these principles as well as all our in coming posts. Or just hit the link in profile now to get the full scoop.
