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Releasing the Fish

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Spending time with family on the river! #bigbrown #flyfishing #fishinglife

What happens here

The person slowly lowers the fish, still held gently by hand within the net, allowing it to acclimate to the water. The fish then swims out of the net and away into the deeper parts of the body of water. The person lifts the empty net, observing the fish as it disappears.

Goal: Safely release the fish.

Tools and materials

  • Landing Net — Assisting in the gentle release of the fish