jbv
Active Member
i've read lots of threads, discussions, disputes and some downright nasty conversations about this controversial topic and finally found a research organization while searching UBC salmon studies. it's very interesting and thought i should post here (if it hasn't already been).
here's a quick summary. many fish survive and are even caught again, sometimes a couple times, and are then even found in a hatchery a few months later. i was shocked but it happens.
large hooks over 5/0 are more likely to cause serious eye injuries. i'm replacing mine on the large plugs with max size 5.
people often question how do they even know what happens. well, there's a lot of time, effort, and technology in science and you'll see that they have methods involving tracking devices and there is a lot that we can find out. and of course, it's all imperfect and there is a lot to still learn. if you care about salmon, this is well worth your time to watch.
Home – Pacific Salmon Lab
We research on pacific salmon's ecology, behaviour and physiology to provide insights for conservation and to promote sustainable use of fish resources.
www.pacificsalmonecologyconservationlab.ca
here's a quick summary. many fish survive and are even caught again, sometimes a couple times, and are then even found in a hatchery a few months later. i was shocked but it happens.
large hooks over 5/0 are more likely to cause serious eye injuries. i'm replacing mine on the large plugs with max size 5.
people often question how do they even know what happens. well, there's a lot of time, effort, and technology in science and you'll see that they have methods involving tracking devices and there is a lot that we can find out. and of course, it's all imperfect and there is a lot to still learn. if you care about salmon, this is well worth your time to watch.