7deadlyplugs
09-05-2009, 10:48 AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Keeping Bass Alive (http://www.fishing-news.us/2009/08/keeping-bass-alive.html)
http://assets.espn.go.com/winnercomm/outdoors/bassmaster/ii/b_cons_bass_module.jpg (http://assets.espn.go.com/winnercomm/outdoors/bassmaster/ii/b_cons_bass_module.jpg)Since 1972, BASS has been a leader in bass conservation. In order for bass populations to stay healthy in spite of all the fishing pressure, anglers had to change their attitudes from catch-and-grease to catch-and-release. In 2002 BASS published the book, Keeping Bass Alive, the most comprehensive book for tournament anglers and organizers ever published. It has now been published and I would like to share tips from the new pocket guide. We can all learn from these tips for all kinds of fishing.
Minimize handling and air exposure time. Land fish and remove hooks as quickly as possible.
Protect the slime coat. Don't let fish flop on carpet or deck.
When surface water temperature is less than 75° F, aerate the livewell by flushing with fresh water.
Run recirculating aeration continuously when the boat is moving and cannot pump in fresh water.
When surface temperature exceeds 75° F, use continuous recirculation. Add a block of ice to cool the water.
When operating livewell in recirculation mode with more than 5 lbs of bass, replace half of the livewell water with fresh water every 3 hours to remove amonia. Add ice to lower temperature to the target range. When recirculating, add 1/3 cup non-iodized salt for each 5 gallons of livewell water.
At weigh-in, use only bags provided by the tournament officials.
Fill with at least 2 gallons of livewell water.
While in the waiting line, dip fresh water into your bag several times
from life-support tanks.
Handle fish with wet hands, hold bass vertically by the lower jaw
or support fish with 2 hands.
For more info visit bassmaster.com/conservation
http://www.fishing-news.us/2009/08/keeping-bass-alive.html
Keeping Bass Alive (http://www.fishing-news.us/2009/08/keeping-bass-alive.html)
http://assets.espn.go.com/winnercomm/outdoors/bassmaster/ii/b_cons_bass_module.jpg (http://assets.espn.go.com/winnercomm/outdoors/bassmaster/ii/b_cons_bass_module.jpg)Since 1972, BASS has been a leader in bass conservation. In order for bass populations to stay healthy in spite of all the fishing pressure, anglers had to change their attitudes from catch-and-grease to catch-and-release. In 2002 BASS published the book, Keeping Bass Alive, the most comprehensive book for tournament anglers and organizers ever published. It has now been published and I would like to share tips from the new pocket guide. We can all learn from these tips for all kinds of fishing.
Minimize handling and air exposure time. Land fish and remove hooks as quickly as possible.
Protect the slime coat. Don't let fish flop on carpet or deck.
When surface water temperature is less than 75° F, aerate the livewell by flushing with fresh water.
Run recirculating aeration continuously when the boat is moving and cannot pump in fresh water.
When surface temperature exceeds 75° F, use continuous recirculation. Add a block of ice to cool the water.
When operating livewell in recirculation mode with more than 5 lbs of bass, replace half of the livewell water with fresh water every 3 hours to remove amonia. Add ice to lower temperature to the target range. When recirculating, add 1/3 cup non-iodized salt for each 5 gallons of livewell water.
At weigh-in, use only bags provided by the tournament officials.
Fill with at least 2 gallons of livewell water.
While in the waiting line, dip fresh water into your bag several times
from life-support tanks.
Handle fish with wet hands, hold bass vertically by the lower jaw
or support fish with 2 hands.
For more info visit bassmaster.com/conservation
http://www.fishing-news.us/2009/08/keeping-bass-alive.html