Fostering better handling practices & responsible behaviors within the angling community through education will improve interactions between fish & people while ensuring more successful releases & ecological benefits across fisheries. #keepfishwet #tenkara #gobarbless
Individual outcomes matter in the context of responsible and sustainable catch-and-release practices in recreational fisheries and their management
Abstract. Recreational anglers often engage in catch-and-release (C&R) whereby some of their catch is returned to the water (either to comply with harv
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March 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fostering better handling practices & responsible behaviors within the angling community through education will improve interactions between fish & people while ensuring more successful releases & ecological benefits across fisheries. #keepfishwet #tenkara #gobarbless
Just did my bi-monthly Board Chair duties for KeepFishWet - a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit. If you are an angler and care about fish, consider joining the Advocate Program (see website) www.keepfishwet.org #fishing #angling #catchandrelease #recreationalfishing #keepfishwet
Keep Fish Wet
Keepemwet Fishing promotes releasing fish in the best condition possible to reduce the impact sport anglers have on fisheries around the globe.
www.keepfishwet.org
December 13, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Just did my bi-monthly Board Chair duties for KeepFishWet - a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit. If you are an angler and care about fish, consider joining the Advocate Program (see website) www.keepfishwet.org #fishing #angling #catchandrelease #recreationalfishing #keepfishwet
The latest catch-and-release research from our team: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #keepfishwet #recreationalfishing #angling #fishing
Effects of Recreational Fishing Gear Type on Reflex Impairment and Post‐Release Swimming Activity of Smallmouth Bass
Recreational anglers have access to a diverse range of rod and line strengths that enable them to choose equipment that can enhance their ability to effectively target and capture specific fish of a ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:19 PM
The latest catch-and-release research from our team: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #keepfishwet #recreationalfishing #angling #fishing
I am currently serving as Chair of the board for #Keepfishwet - a US-based not-for-profit focused on improving fish handling practices for catch-and-release #angling. Check out our science-based best practices. www.keepfishwet.org #recreationalfishing
Keep Fish Wet
Keepemwet Fishing promotes releasing fish in the best condition possible to reduce the impact sport anglers have on fisheries around the globe.
www.keepfishwet.org
November 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
I am currently serving as Chair of the board for #Keepfishwet - a US-based not-for-profit focused on improving fish handling practices for catch-and-release #angling. Check out our science-based best practices. www.keepfishwet.org #recreationalfishing
Put a couple in the net today on the Yellowstone River. Cutties were hungry for meat. If it weren’t for the friggin’ wind…!
#flyfishing #yellowstoneriver #montana #cutthroattrout #catchandrelease #keepfishwet
#flyfishing #yellowstoneriver #montana #cutthroattrout #catchandrelease #keepfishwet
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Put a couple in the net today on the Yellowstone River. Cutties were hungry for meat. If it weren’t for the friggin’ wind…!
#flyfishing #yellowstoneriver #montana #cutthroattrout #catchandrelease #keepfishwet
#flyfishing #yellowstoneriver #montana #cutthroattrout #catchandrelease #keepfishwet
Keep Fish Wet Giveaway
Flylab is partnering with Keep Fish Wet, Fishpond and Small Craft Sales to promote better, science-based best practices for catching, handling and releasing fish.
Enter today.
#keepfishwet #fishpond #flyfishing
Flylab is partnering with Keep Fish Wet, Fishpond and Small Craft Sales to promote better, science-based best practices for catching, handling and releasing fish.
Enter today.
#keepfishwet #fishpond #flyfishing
Keep Fish Wet Giveaway
Enter the Keep Fish Wet Giveaway today!
www.flylab.fish
August 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Keep Fish Wet Giveaway
Flylab is partnering with Keep Fish Wet, Fishpond and Small Craft Sales to promote better, science-based best practices for catching, handling and releasing fish.
Enter today.
#keepfishwet #fishpond #flyfishing
Flylab is partnering with Keep Fish Wet, Fishpond and Small Craft Sales to promote better, science-based best practices for catching, handling and releasing fish.
Enter today.
#keepfishwet #fishpond #flyfishing
This week’s Flylab newsletter is headed to an inbox near you.
Deeter writes about Fish Handling 101: “I’m just not going to take five minutes to stage dopey photos with the rod and reel balanced delicately on my shoulder (logo out!), so I can fawn over the fish…”
#keepfishwet #smallcraftsales
Deeter writes about Fish Handling 101: “I’m just not going to take five minutes to stage dopey photos with the rod and reel balanced delicately on my shoulder (logo out!), so I can fawn over the fish…”
#keepfishwet #smallcraftsales
More Evolved Ways to Handle Fish
Good “fish handling” practices begin well before you actually touch a fish.
www.flylab.fish
July 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This week’s Flylab newsletter is headed to an inbox near you.
Deeter writes about Fish Handling 101: “I’m just not going to take five minutes to stage dopey photos with the rod and reel balanced delicately on my shoulder (logo out!), so I can fawn over the fish…”
#keepfishwet #smallcraftsales
Deeter writes about Fish Handling 101: “I’m just not going to take five minutes to stage dopey photos with the rod and reel balanced delicately on my shoulder (logo out!), so I can fawn over the fish…”
#keepfishwet #smallcraftsales
More Evolved Ways to Handle Fish. “Let’s get real. People want photos of fish. I’m also not going to stop taking photos of fish. But I’m just not going to take five minutes to stage dopey photos with the rod and reel balanced delicately on my shoulder..."
#keepfishwet
#keepfishwet
More Evolved Ways to Handle Fish
“How we approach, fight and release our fish is in and of itself a conservation issue.” – Kirk Deeter
flylab.substack.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
More Evolved Ways to Handle Fish. “Let’s get real. People want photos of fish. I’m also not going to stop taking photos of fish. But I’m just not going to take five minutes to stage dopey photos with the rod and reel balanced delicately on my shoulder..."
#keepfishwet
#keepfishwet
Keep Fish Wet Promotes “No Fish Dry July.” Keep Fish Wet will be posting fish-less photography and inspiration for anglers to share their own shots showing what else they love about fishing all month long.
#keepfishwet
#keepfishwet
Angling Trade | Keep Fish Wet Promotes “No Fish Dry July”
Keep Fish Wet announces the fifth annual “No Fish Dry July” in partnership with Phillip Clark Design.
www.flylab.fish
July 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Keep Fish Wet Promotes “No Fish Dry July.” Keep Fish Wet will be posting fish-less photography and inspiration for anglers to share their own shots showing what else they love about fishing all month long.
#keepfishwet
#keepfishwet
How to Know If a Fish Is In Trouble: It’s important not to get in the habit of trying to revive every fish that doesn’t need it...
#keepfishwet #propercatch&release
#keepfishwet #propercatch&release
How to Know If a Fish Is In Trouble
It’s important not to get in the habit of trying to revive every fish that doesn’t need it...
www.flylab.fish
December 24, 2024 at 6:26 PM
How to Know If a Fish Is In Trouble: It’s important not to get in the habit of trying to revive every fish that doesn’t need it...
#keepfishwet #propercatch&release
#keepfishwet #propercatch&release
June 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Love Walleye? Really, who doesn't... BUT do you know the best ways to handle walleye for catch-and-release? Check out the launch of the Walleye In Our Hands Campaign.
www.keepfishwet.org/walleye-in-o.... #KeepFishWet #Walleye #Fishing
www.keepfishwet.org/walleye-in-o.... #KeepFishWet #Walleye #Fishing
May 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Love Walleye? Really, who doesn't... BUT do you know the best ways to handle walleye for catch-and-release? Check out the launch of the Walleye In Our Hands Campaign.
www.keepfishwet.org/walleye-in-o.... #KeepFishWet #Walleye #Fishing
www.keepfishwet.org/walleye-in-o.... #KeepFishWet #Walleye #Fishing
watch the water temps and maybe think about targeting bass or other species 🌡️
#keepfishwet #troutunlimited #flyfishing
#keepfishwet #troutunlimited #flyfishing
July 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
watch the water temps and maybe think about targeting bass or other species 🌡️
#keepfishwet #troutunlimited #flyfishing
#keepfishwet #troutunlimited #flyfishing