Planning Ahead:

Think before you fish

Before fishing a pool, always identify where a fish can be safely landed and kept in the water without risk of damage on rocks or stones.

If fishing alone, take a net with a suitable mesh. Traditional large mesh, funnel-shaped salmon nets, even if knotless, split fins and cause scale loss.

Have long-nosed forceps or a similar tool close to hand for prompt hook removal.

If you want a photo of your salmon before release, have your camera ready, for example, on a neck lanyard.