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The 17 pages that link to Catch and release, each with the reason it gives.
Recreational fishingRelated: It lets fishing continue as recreation without retaining every catch.
Fly fishingRelated: Many fly anglers use it to reduce harvest and sustain fisheries.
Ice fishingRelated: Handling fish in freezing conditions can increase injury and mortality.
Fishing lureRelated: Hook design and removal matter when lure fishing is intended to release fish.
Rainbow troutRelated: Anglers use it to reduce harvest, though handling can still injure trout.
AnglingRelated: It changes how hooked fish are handled and what counts as a successful outing.
TroutRelated: Anglers use it to reduce harvest, though handling can still injure trout.
Bass fishingRelated: It is widely used in recreational bass fishing and tournament rules.
MuskellungeRelated: Returning large muskellunge can support fisheries where harvest is restricted.
EsoxRelated: It is commonly used in recreational fisheries for large pike and muskellunge.
CaranxRelated: Anglers often release large trevallies, though handling can affect their survival.
Fish hookRelated: Barbless or debarbed hooks can make removal quicker and reduce handling injury.