I’m far from an expert fisherman, but I thought I’d share with you a few pointers from a fishing magazine that I picked up when I was in Mammoth, California – 2012 Eastern Sierra Fishing & Vacation Guide. I’ve also added a few more to it.
Barbless hooks allow for ease of removal.
Wide gape hooks prevents hooks from become lodged too deeply.
Use hook removers, pliers or haemostats to remove hooks without causing too much damage.
Tungsten sinkers are lead-free, are more dense and have a smaller profile allows them to sink faster too.
Consider Biodegradable fishing lines and lures.
Fish Tailer Landing Glove is designed to protect the outer slime layer of fish.
Knot-less landing nets protect the slime, skin and scales of fish.
A length of heavy PVC pipe to use for stunning fish you intend to keep.
Alternatively, consider the use of fish anaesthetic such as Aqui-S. In Australia, there is nil withholding period and is registered for use in salmonids, abalone and lobster.
Clean and disinfect clothes and equipment when going from one fishing spot to another.
