| How to Handle Carp, Part 3 |
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Step 7: Preparing the Fish for Photographing When photographing fish, you should always have the camera ready prepared before lifting the fish from the water. Get yourself in a comfortable position and always hold the fish over the unhooking mat. Hold the fish firmly and gently lift it off the mat. Don't lift it too high, it only needs to be a few inches off the ground to get a good photo. Always be prepared for the fish to flip. If it does, remember that your main priority is its welfare, not your photo. Step 8: Returning the Fish to the Water Once the photos are out of the way the fish can be returned to the water. This is easily done by placing the fish on the mat or lifting the landing net around it. Make sure it is comfortable and that there are no gaps in the mat/net for it to fall through. Always keep a firm grip on the net and carry the fish close to the ground. Step 9: Stabilizing the Fish Place the fish back in the water in an upright position. Hold the fish and support it until it is ready to go. Never throw the fish into the water and never force it to swim off. You should always remain with it until it is ready to go on its own accord, even if it takes an hour! Step 10: Releasing the Fish When the fish wants to go, let it go, and never take your eyes off it until it is out of sight. Carp care is the most important part of carp fishing. You should always treat the carp with the respect they deserve, regardless of their size. |
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