Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
“What we are trying to do is help folks understand how to catch, handle and release fish in a manner that they will survive for another day.”
-Tyler Allen, Fish Need Water
Tyler Allen is the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer for the Fish Need Water campaign. Prior to this role he received two degrees from the University of Oregon in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Sociology, worked as a fishing guide in Alaska’s interior and the state of Oregon. Currently he is the Marketing and Pro Team Manager for Rajeff Sports which distributes Echo Fly Rods and Airflow fly lines.
When not juggling these many roles and responsibilities you can find him living on the slopes of Mount Hood with his partner Lauren and chasing trout in rivers and streams all over the state of Oregon.
Tyler and I sat down to discuss the many objectives of the newly established Fish Need Water campaign. This effort primary objective is to educate and inform anglers the best practices to catch, handle and release fish to better insure their health and survival.
Check out their website FishNeedH2O.org and take their quiz on your own fish handling skills [SELF ASSESSMENT LINK].
SHOW NOTES:
Tyler and I covered a bunch of material and as you listen he references several articles to support his data. Links to that information is here for your review and comment.
Fish Out of Water: How Much Air is Too Much?
The Fate of Fish Released by Recreational Anglers
Hooking Mortality: A Review for Recreational Fisheries
Tyler and I also spoke about how best to handle fish and what sort of nets we like. I really like the 19″ Landing Net by Adams Built. The folks at Adams Built worked with us and used some suggestions to come up with some features that are unique and great at fishing rivers and streams.
For the float tube guys and folks fishing out of kayaks and canoes you can’t beat their extending handle 22″ Boat Net.
And finally the Big Daddy of them all is the Pyramid Lake Net
All of these nets come with rubber coated nylon bags that are also replaceable. These are all available here in the Shop.