Safe fish handling and release

Tie it step by step

1. 1

   Standing line Moving tag end

   Step 1 of 5

   Have unhooking tools, mat and gloves ready before you cast.

2. 2

   Standing line Moving tag end

   Step 2 of 5

   Support the fish horizontally; never hang a big fish vertically.

3. 3

   Standing line Moving tag end

   Step 3 of 5

   Use long forceps or cutters; leave deep hooks and cut the line short.

4. 4

   Standing line Moving tag end

   Step 4 of 5

   Keep pike jaws open with a proper grip and mind the teeth and gill rakers.

5. 5

   Standing line Moving tag end

   Step 5 of 5

   Hold the fish upright in the water until it swims off itself.