To establish the weight of fish caught. As you will no doubt be returning
the fish you have just caught (if not, why not??) care is needed so as not
to damage or mishandle the fish during weighing. With wet hands gently lift
the fish into a wet weighing sack free from knots or other sharp edges and
weigh as quickly as possible. NEVER weigh the fish by hooking in the gill
covers.
Once weighed, return the fish to the water and revive before release. The
fish will then grow into a bigger and more suitable quarry in the future
(instead of just taking up space in the bottom of the freezer)
Courtesy of Carl
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