3. USING ONLY APPROPRIATE, LEGAL TACKLE, ATTENDING GEAR AND VALUING THE CATCH
Careful treatment and handling of fish is not just about maintaining table fish quality. It is also a mark of respect which fishers have for fish. Treating fish humanely and avoiding waste means:
- Using only tackle that is appropriate for the size and species of fish being targeted
- Carefully attending gear, avoiding slack line and watching for bites to ensure that fish are not deeply hooked and are retrieved as
soon as they are hooked
- Discouraging the use of gill nets and set lines by recreational fishers
- Icing fish down and storing them away from sunlight, preferably in a cooler or moist bag
- Not discarding any retained fish