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About Carp Care |
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Catching a fish will always disturb the protective covering it has on its flanks. We can help to minimize this by wetting our hands, unhooking mats, weigh slings, and sacks prior to use. It is not a matter of just damping the equipment; everything has to be really soaked in water to avoid problems arising. This is a fairly simple operation and should always be carried out before you lift a fish out of the water. It is also important to get into the habit of carrying a container with you at all times (such as a bait bucket). The container can be filled with water, which can then be poured onto the fish quickly when needed. If white foam forms on the flanks of the fish or equipment, this is a sure sign that there is not enough moisture present and that the fish's protective slime is being disturbed. It is impossible for us to give an exact time when the foaming will occur, but soaking the fish and equipment at least every minute during handling will help minimize any problems. Although such a procedure may help to protect the fish, it doesn't mean that its time on the |
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