The Basics · Non-Negotiable

Quick Rules

  • Keep fish in the water
  • Land fish fast — long fights kill fish
  • Wet hands before touching
  • Barbless hooks
  • No bank photos
  • Revive fully before release
Handling · Keep It Brief

Handling

Keep fish submerged. Limit air exposure to a few seconds. Support the fish horizontally — never squeeze or hold vertically. The faster you get them back in, the better their odds.

Tackle · Set Up to Fight Fast

Gear

Use strong enough tackle to keep fights short. Fly patterns over bait. Rubber nets over knotted mesh. Go barbless — it’s required on some of our rivers anyway.

Hook Removal · Quick and Clean

Hook Removal

Remove hooks in the water with hemostats. If a fish is deeply hooked, cut the line. Digging for a deeply set hook causes more damage than leaving it.

The Standard · Do It Right

Respect

Fish quickly, handle carefully, release clean. These are wild fish in a wild place. Treat them accordingly.

Questions About Any Trip?

Paul responds personally to every inquiry.