How to Handle a Pike Safely for Catch and Release
Protect pike and yourself: learn safe handling, wet hands, barbless hooks and short air time for successful catch and release on your next fishing trip.
Learn to angle with confidence, from first cast to release.
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Fish Handling and Release
Protect pike and yourself: learn safe handling, wet hands, barbless hooks and short air time for successful catch and release on your next fishing trip.
Deep-hooked fish can die after release. Learn what the Opinicon Lake bluegill study found and how to choose between cutting the line and removing the hook.