Small Streams, August 13th, 2021

We are in the throes of the summer dog days and so the water in so many of our streams is as warm as it will get. So being caught and released under this condition is extremely stressful for salmonids. Only in winter are conditions more stressful for them So consider such as using stronger leaders through which a hooked fish can be played more quickly. After one is landed, try not to remove it from the water at all. Revive it best by facing it totally immersed upstream to get a good flow of water over its gills. Continue this as long as required for increasing it chances of being revived to be enjoyed at a later date.