Guy Harvey Magazine — Fall 2018

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DESCENDING DEVICES BY CAPT. SPUD WOODWARD

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hether required by law or an act of voluntary conservation, releasing a fish in a manner

that maximizes its survival is the ultimate act of fishery management. Typically, this is not difficult for shallow-water species and even many pelagic fishes. However, for some fishes caught at deeper depths, ensuring post-release survival is challenging.

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