The salmon regulations for the 2018 season in Ireland have been published. All the information regarding open, closed and catch and release rivers, including Statutory Instruments and Bye Laws, is available online at: http://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmontagging.htm There will be 76 rivers open for salmon fishing next year – 36 of these on a Catch and Release basis. […]
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game made a bold decision shutting down all commercial and sport fishing harvest for king salmon in southeast Alaska. Image courtesy Flickr. According to KCAW, as of 12:01 a.m. on August 10, 2017, all commercial fishing boats, guided charters, and even resident recreational anglers must release any king salmon […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland makes a lot of effort to promote their catch and release initiative – #CPRsavesfish. This campaign highlights angling and the importance of conservation. CPR angling is proven to contribute to the maintenance of healthy fish stocks and helps to ensure future generations will continue to enjoy the sport we love so […]
As you might or might not know, pure Catch and Release fishing is illegal in Germany. How are people dealing with it, especially those who are interested in conservation and protecting wild fish populations? This film follows three different groups trying to deal with the issue while pursueing different goals. C&R- Crime & Reality? – […]
Jimmy Walsh from Carrick on Suir and District Anglers was on to let us know there have been some great catches on the Suir recently. The Suir was always famous for big springers and the fish coming in at the moment are really fine looking fish… 02 May: Lovely C&R from the club treasurer […]
This is a Canadian video that shows good live release technique and offers clear advice in a variety of situations (English subtitles). Live release of salmon (English subtitles) from Norske Lakseelver on Vimeo.
Belgian Fly Fanatics is an independent, non-profit blog which tries to unite fly-fishers, fly-fishing clubs, steering groups and fly-fishing federations in Belgium and far beyond in an effort to promote “Catch & Release”. The aim is to bring together interested people into one big no-kill family, from the Flemish coastal waters to the fast running […]
73 rivers open for salmon angling in 2017. Minister Orders review of “Catch and Release” Element of Fisheries Management Policy. Mr. Sean Kyne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, has approved a suite of regulations and bye-laws that will govern the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries in […]
In order to maintain fishing as a sport for generations to come, we must take care in handling the fish we release. The lower the mortality rate when fish are caught and released, the more populations will continue to grow, providing both sporting enjoyment and tasty meals well into the future. With this in mind, […]
