Technology that is developed for or adopted by the recreational fisheries sector (eg, anglers
and the recreational fishing industry) has led to rapid and dramatic changes in how …

Abstract Catch‐and‐release (C&R) ice fishing is a popular form of recreational angling. At
present, there is a considerable deficiency in our understanding of how ice angling affects …

Numerous studies have investigated the impacts of catch-and-release on the post-release
behaviour of fish during periods characterized by warm air and water temperatures …

Without sufficient time to diffuse air from their swim bladders, physoclistous fish caught in
deep water can exhibit symptoms of barotrauma. In this study, we tested the effectiveness of …

Barotrauma can lead to physical injury and physiological disturbance (elevated stress
hormones, and depleted energy stores during post‐release struggling) in angled fish …

The fish hook is a commonly known tool used in recreational fishing, which is one of the
forms of active, specialised tourism. As a component of a fishing rod, the hook is intended to …

Length-based harvest restriction is common in fisheries management and can result in a
substantial number of fish being released after capture. Science on live release confirms that …

Abstract Lyon CA, Davis JL, Fincel MJ, Chipps SR. 2022. Effects of capture depth on walleye
hooking mortality during ice fishing. Lake Reserv Manage. 38: 334–340. Length-based …

Catch‐and‐release ice angling is a popular recreational activity, but little is known about the
postrelease behavior of fish in the winter. Cold water temperatures and an ambush hunting …

The process of ice fishing involves fish being hooked, retrieved, and then handled out of
water. Landed fish are often held in the air or on ice for a few seconds to several minutes to …