Chuck Gould wrote:
On Apr 17, 4:51�am, John H. wrote:
looks easier to use than the old style. This one got a good write-up in
Motor Boating mag.

http://dehooker4arc.com/training.html

With the new striper rules for Chesapeake Bay, these will come in handy and
may save a few more fish. Highly recommended.
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Isn't the mortality rate pretty high among fish that are caught and
then released?

I'm not much of a fisherman, but I wonder if a lot of avid fishers
continue hooking fish after fish after fish when the bite is on, even
when they might already have a daily limit aboard? One of those
awkward places where, for some, enjoyment of the pastime and
protection of the resource might require some careful balancing.



There are plenty of "pig" fishermen around.

For the rest of us, circle hooks with the barb pinched down is the way
to go, because most of the fish one catches will be lip hooked, easy to
release and less traumatized.