Hi Everyone,
I was watching Rex's show yesterday, and i was amazed he still grips fish in the gills, fish he wants to release!
I was under the impression that if you stuck your fingers or hands inside the gill cavity you would damage the fish's breathing organ. A bit like shoving a hand down your throat.
I would just like to hear other people's opinion on this subject, personaly a wet towel or hands and a soft net are best for releasing fish. Another great tool is a de-hooker and off course de-barbed hooks.
I don't mean any harm i just thought it was bad teaching kids fish damaging techniques.
Andy Thomsen