Conserving trophy bass through the careful catch-and-release of these biggest, oldest, and most valuable fish is one of the hallmarks of the TrophyCatch program. In fact, specific TrophyCatch submissions and the related Trophy Bass Tagging Study have documented the repeated catch-and-release of individual bass.
To help participants successfully land, document, and release their trophy bass TrophyCatch has created the “TrophyCare” website (TrophyCatchFlorida.com/TrophyCare.aspx) with practical information for returning your catch to the water alive and healthy. Topics cover:
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Particularly as we enter the warmer summer months, when correct fish handling is even more important, we believe that you will find this a helpful resource for successfully documenting your TrophyCatch and releasing it alive and healthy to be enjoyed by future anglers! Regards, The TrophyCatch Team
Thank you to our partners who help make the TrophyCatch program possible! |