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Always wet your hands first before handling fish. Wet hands are less likely to damage the protective coating of mucous on the outside of the fish. This slimy layer helps protect the fish’s skin from disease and makes it glide easily in the water. Don’t allow fish to flop around on the bank, the dock, or the floor of the boat. If keeping fish, put them on ice or in a bucket of cool water. If you are not keeping the fish, take the fish off the hook as soon as possible. Gently lower it into the water until it begins to swim away. If it isn’t ready to swim, you may need to slowly swish it in the water first. Remember, no fish is a “junk” or trash” fish. All fish play important roles in the aquatic ecosystem. If you are not keeping the fish, using barbless hooks can make it easier to take the fish off the hook.
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