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Location: Williamstown, WV | Hey guys,
I am talking to several guys on a West Virginia fishing board that are really catching a lot of muskies in low to mid 80 water temps. I need links to some articles about this and how it is not a wise idea. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks guys.
Shawn |
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| http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2006/05/40.htm
Dan Crooms |
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| http://www.muskiescanada.ca//articles/catch_and_release_tips.htm
Summer release considerations. During midsummer on some waterbodies, particularly shallow areas, water temperatures can reach the high 70's to low 80's. With water temperatures this high, muskies are subject to high rates of mortality due to angling stress. In these situations avoid muskie angling if you possibly can. Otherwise, reduce stress factors by reducing "fight time" to the absolute minimum. Also, the captured muskie should not be boated, practice water release and handling only, photograph the fish in the water, ensure proper resuscitation, and stay with the fish until it's fully recovered. |
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| Try the "Condition Considerations" tab on this Catch & Release website I put together. Tom Betka and I put some info together on this subject. Here is the link: http://catchandrelease.webs.com/ |
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Location: Greenfield, WI | If you are having difficulty resusitating a fish, try putting the fish in a livewell and add some ice to the pumping water.
DH Buc has used this technique quite successfully over the years. |
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| Lens Creep - 8/3/2009 6:59 AM
Try the "Condition Considerations" tab on this Catch & Release website I put together. Tom Betka and I put some info together on this subject. Here is the link: http://catchandrelease.webs.com/
thanks a lot,hell of a good site |
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| Thanks Mota. I tried to put a lot of thought into it. Feel free to share the link with anyone who you feel could benefit from the info. |
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| cut the hooks and skip the photos. dont boat them unless you have to. big fish die easy. |
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Location: Pittsburgh PA | I think all these are good ideas ,I think fight time is critical though. It is the very reason that puts them at stress ,so getting them in as quick as you can keep time out of the water minimin and let the fish release when its ready ,basiclly take your time and care with the fish allow it to regain its senses. That is my thoughts If you love the spiecies treat as so. |
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Location: Oswego, IL | I would assume if they give two sharts about the sport they would be doing something about it, or laying low until it cools off (morning/night), they are at least lucky they have warmer water. |
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Help on mortality in summer