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Catch & Release

Catch and Release Procedures
Skill Level: 
Beginner
Professor: 
Tom Rosenbauer & Jerry Maslar
Class Code: 
1051

In this class the student will learn:

Why catch and release?
Where to fish for the best survival rate.
What is the best tackle for C&R?
How to play the trout and how to handle the trout
How to photograph the trout and finally how to return the trout to the water.
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When the water is high...slow down

Tue, 04/28/2009 - 20:26 -- dfarnsworth

Flood waters can be dangerous, but productive if you hit them at the right time. The first order of business when fishing more extreme conditions like this is one of safety. Water is powerful and it deserves your respect...be careful.I recently went trout fishing on a small mountain stream after several days of heavy rain. The stream was up to say the least. It must have been 2 feet higher than normal...which isn't uncommon to see in the NC mountains. Fortunately the only runoff hitting the steam was through the forest, the water clarity wasn't clear, but it was far from muddy.

Ten Tips to Improve Your Trout Fishing Photos
Skill Level: 
Graduate
Professor: 
Zach Matthews
Class Code: 
401

Do you take your photos home only to throw them in a dresser drawer and never look at them again?  The student will learn the importance of lighting to create breathtaking shots, as well as other techniques that will improve his photography and make pictures that can be proudly hung on a wall. 

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Top 5 Tips for Catch & Release

1. Use the strongest tippet possible to avoid loosing the trout with the hook still embeded.

2. Use barbless hooks, or if not available crush the hook flat with needle nose pliers.   This is to facilitate ease of hook removal.

3. Use a landing net especially the knot-less type if available.  This avoids damage to the trout and also, will cause the trout to be less fatigued in the process.

4. Always wet the hands prior to touching the trout to avoid removing the protective coating of "slime" that covers the trout.

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Handling Rainbow Brook Brown Trout
Skill Level: 
Beginner
Professor: 
Jerry
Class Code: 
106

In this class, the importance of, and the necessity for the catch and release efforts to preserve our trout resources will be discussed. The student will learn to handle trout to safely release them, saving our natural resources.  Upon completion, the student should be able to complete his fishing trip and be confident that the trout will survive, better educated.

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Site Manager Jerry

JERRY Due to serious problems with his eyes encountered early in life Jerry has done very little fly fishing.  Jerry specializes in in-line spinners with a preference for the 1/8 to 1/4 ounce lures that have been especially productive in the southeast, earning him the title of "Spin Doctor."  Although there are several good in-ine spinners on the market, such as the Anglica by Mepps, he has found that the Rooster Tails offer a good combina

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