Prairie Fishing Report Week 9 2023

August 24, 2023-The right kind of net

A key component to catch and release is picking the right landing net. Buy one large enough so a 30 inch walleye or 40 inch pike can lay flat on the bottom of it. Select a net with fine, rubber coated mesh. It protects the slime coat on the fish and reduces the chances of splitting a fish’s fins. Fine mesh also prevents big expensive lures from shooting through the net, reducing the chances of damage. Finally, hold the fish in the net in the water over the side of the boat. The fish can breathe and destress while you unhook it and prepare for your photo and release. Go to getfishing.ca for more.