As more people take up fly-fishing through tenkara it is important that we follow some best-practices when catching and releasing fish. In this Short Cast episode Daniel discusses some simple best-practices we need to keep in mind when releasing fish to ensure they live a healthy life after being released.

Best practices:

1) Bring fish in quickly

2) Minimize handling of fish (using barbless hooks and a net help tremendously)

3) Wet your hand before touching a fish

4) Keep it wet and in the water as much as possible (please do not place a fish on dry ground for photos)

5) Do not squeeze fish when handling it

6) Release a fish with it facing the current and letting it go under its own power when it is ready.

More information at: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/releasing-fish-best-practices/