 One of the most important parts to getting a Perma Trophy Fish Replica is the release of a healthy fish. Different species demand different release techniques however some general tips apply to all. Be prepared when you catch your master angler trophy fish.
All persons in the boat before they leave the dock on the first day should review the operation of each other’s cameras. The longer a fish is out of the water the greater the chance the fish will not live after the release. Trying to figure out a camera after a trophy fish has been caught can take up a considerable amount of time. In addition to the potential harm to a trophy fish you may not get a good picture of you with your trophy.
Go over the routine when a trophy fish has been caught. Every person in the boat should know what he or she is to do without being told. The following is a suggestion on what could be done with two fishing persons and a guide.
- Trophy fish has been identified to be "on the line":
- Person who does not have the fish should reel in immediately and prepare every persons camera in the boat.
- Guide should have cradle or other catch and release device ready. In addition any tools used for catch and release should be ready. re. tape measure, hook out, mouth spreaders, etc.
- Person catching the fish should not worry about anything except catching the fish.
- Fish has been landed
- Camera person should have cameras lined up and ready to take pictures.
- Guide is to take the hook out and take measurements of the fish.
- Angler who caught the fish should assist the guide if asked to do so.
- Picture time
- Picture person should take a close up of the fish for accurate coloration of your fish to assist in the custom airbrushing of your replica.
- Guide and the successful angler are to hold fish for the pictures.
- Guide is to release the fish.
- CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!
- Rarely when catching a trophy fish does the catch and release go smoothly. Proper preparation can significantly help in releasing a healthy fish.
note:
Muskie and Northern Pike should NEVER be held vertically. Unlike other species they do not have the skeletal structure to support their intestines. Serious internal damage can occur to the fish. They are used to living in a zero gravity environment. Try to hold like this.
We currently recommend the use of a cradle. Some people debate the use of cradles. We would like to invite any person or company who may have or develop a better catch and release device to contact us. We will happily put your product information on our site.
If you have any suggestions on catch and release methods we would very much like to hear from you. The more information we can put on our site equals healthier trophy fish to be released.
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