A Review of Catch-and-Release Angling Mortality with Implications for No-take Reserves

Bartholomew, Aaron; Bohnsack, James A.

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“…Bartholomew and Bohnsack (2005) reported that catch-and-release discard survival averaged 82% (range 5-100%) in a meta-analysis of 274 studies of post-release mortality of freshwater and saltwater species, with 46% of survival estimates reported to be above 90%. This estimate included data from a previous study (Muoneke and Childress, 1994), which reported an average postrelease survival rate of approximately 81.5% from a meta-analysis of 132 separate studies of freshwater and saltwater species.…”

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“…The survival of discarded line-caught fish is influenced by a variety of factors (see reviews by Arlinghaus et al, 2007;Bartholomew and Bohnsack, 2005;Muoneke and Childress, 1994). These factors have been the subject of numerous studies in recent years and include hook type or size (Aalbers et al, 2004;Butcher et al, 2008;Cooke et al, 2005;Graves and Horodysky, 2008;Grixti et al, 2007;Mapleston et al, 2008), hooking location (Alós et al, 2008;Butcher et al, 2007;McGrath et al, 2009;Pope and Wilde, 2004), landing apparatus (Barthel et al, 2003;Danylchuk et al, 2008;De Lestang et al, 2008) and duration of exposure to air (Gingerich et al, 2007;Reynolds et al, 2009).…”

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Short-term survival of discarded pearl perch (Glaucosoma scapulare Ramsay, 1881) caught by hook-and-line in Queensland, Australia

Campbell¹,

McLennan²,

Sumpton³

2014

Fisheries Research

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a b s t r a c tPost-release survival of line-caught pearl perch (Glaucosoma scapulare) was assessed via field experiments where fish were angled using methods similar to those used by commercial, recreational and charter fishers. One hundred and eighty-three individuals were caught during four experiments, of which >91% survived up to three days post-capture. Hook location was found to be the best predictor of survival, with the survival of throat-or stomach-hooked pearl perch significantly (P < 0.05) lower than those hooked in either the mouth or lip. Post-release survival was similar for both legal (≥35 cm) and sub-legal (<35 cm) pearl perch, while those individuals showing no signs of barotrauma were more likely to survive in the short term. Examination of the swim bladders in the laboratory, combined with observations in the field, revealed that swim bladders rupture during ascent from depth allowing swim bladder gases to escape into the gut cavity. As angled fish approach the surface, the alimentary tract ruptures near the anus allowing swim bladder gases to escape the gut cavity. As a result, very few pearl perch exhibit barotrauma symptoms and no barotrauma mitigation strategies were recommended. The results of this study show that pearl perch are relatively resilient to catch-and-release suggesting that post-release mortality would not contribute significantly to total fishing mortality. We recommend the use of circle hooks, fished actively on tight lines, combined with minimal handling in order to maximise the post-release survival of pearl perch.Crown

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Short-term survival of discarded pearl perch (Glaucosoma scapulare Ramsay, 1881) caught by hook-and-line in Queensland, Australia

Campbell¹,

McLennan²,

Sumpton³

2014

Fisheries Research

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“…The time period in which the specimens were collected spanned over 1 year, from March 2016 to the same month of the next year. The collection method consisted in angling, being a less invasive method (Bartholomew and Bohnsack, 2005;Cooke and Schramm, 2007) and a total of 123 specimens were studied. The sampling points are presented in Table 1.…”

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Morphometric differences of Spirlin, Alburnoides Bipunctatus Bloch 1782 from the Major Catchements of Transylvania

Păpuc¹,

Cocan²,

Laţiu³

et al. 2017

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Spirlin (Alburnoides bipunctatus) is found in great numbers in most Transylvanian rivers. The species has an important role in the ecosystems in which it is found in terms of feeding and habitat occupation. The morphmetric characthers of this species vary between different habitats, outlining morphometric plasticity. Morphometric profiles were made for different populations of Spirlin, to evaluate differences in body shape. Considering that different environmental conditions influence the morphology of Spirlin populations, morphometric characteristics were determined. In order to assess differences in spirlin body shape, specimens from the four major Transylvanian catchments were collected by angling techniques. The specimens were preserved and transported to the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, where morphometric measurements and weight determinations were conducted in the Physiology of Aquatic Organisms Laboratory. Spirlin from Mures, Somes, Cris and Viseu catchments were studied, as it follows: 21 specimens from Aries River (Mures catchment), 61 specimens from the river Crisul Repede (Cris catchment), 21 specimens from Somesul Mic River (Somes catchment) and 20 specimens from Viseu River. A number of 39 determinations were made. The obtained results reflect the morphometric differences among populations of Spirlin from some Transylvanian main rivers.

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“…In practice, not all fish survive. Mortality rates are highly variable (ranging from negligible to over 90%; Muoneke and Childress, 1994;Bartholomew and Bohnsack, 2005), and depend on a variety of factors (reviewed in Cooke and Suski, 2005) related to gear selection (e.g., hook type, bait type, gear strength), angler behaviour (e.g., handling times and use of best practices), biotic characteristics (e.g., fish sex, condition, species) and environmental conditions (e.g., water temperature, predator burden, depth of capture). Moreover, sublethal consequences including physiological alterations, injury, and behavioural impairments are possible, which may affect fitness (Cooke et al, 2002).…”

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Do fishing education programs effectively transfer ‘catch-and-release’ best practices to youth anglers yielding measurable improvements in fish condition and survival?

Palme

Nguyen

Gutowsky

et al. 2016

Knowl. Manag. Aquat. Ecosyst.

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-There is growing interest in educating anglers on catch-and-release (C&R) best practices, yet there is little information on whether angler education programs yield measurable improvements in fish condition and survival. As such, we conducted a study focused on mixed-gender youth groups (aged 8-10) and contrasted three levels of training intervention. Treatment 1 training had no mention of C&R best practices. Treatments 2 and 3 trainings involved visual aids to illustrate best practices, while Treatment 3 added a hands-on demonstration. When caught by the most highly trained participants, fish experienced the least amount of air exposure, but were handled for longer periods, as trained anglers were more careful. Higher levels of training led to a higher likelihood that anglers wet their hands and used a bucket filled with water while handling fish but all treatment groups yielded similar incidences of deep hooking and bleeding. Overall, mortality (initial and after ∼12 h) was low across all treatments. Our findings suggest that a short (∼20 min) fishing workshop can transfer information on C&R practices, at least in the short-term, that can lead to some improved conditions for angler-caught fish. It is unclear the extent to which this information is retained in the long-term or how different target populations or training strategies might influence knowledge transfer and adoption and thus biological outcomes. With growing interest in sharing C&R best practices with anglers, we suggest that there is need for additional research on outreach strategies to ensure that such efforts are effective and yield meaningful benefits to fish welfare and conservation.Keywords: angler education program / catch-and-release practices / environmental education and outreach / recreational fisheries / fish injury and stress / knowledge transfer Résumé -Les programmes d'éducation à la pêche transmettent-ils les bonnes pratiques du «capture-relâcher» aux jeunes pêcheurs, conduisant à une amélioration mesurable dans la condition et la survie des poissons ? Il y a un intérêt croissant dans l'éducation des pêcheurs pour les meilleures pratiques de la capture et du relâcher (C & R), mais il y a peu de connaissance pour savoir si les programmes d'éducation des pêcheurs donnent des améliorations mesurables dans la condition du poisson et de sa survie. Ainsi, nous avons mené une étude sur des groupes de jeunes garçons et filles (âgés de 8 à 10) et comparé trois niveaux d'intervention de formation. Le groupe 1 n'avait aucune information sur les meilleures pratiques C & R. Les groupes 2 et 3 avaient une formation utilisant des aides visuelles pour illustrer les meilleures pratiques, et le traitement 3 avait en plus une démonstration pratique. Quand il est pris par les participants les plus formés, le poisson a subi le moins d'exposition à l'air, mais a été manipulé pendant de longues périodes, parce que les pêcheurs formés étaient plus prudents. Les niveaux les plus élevés de formation ont conduit à une plus forte probabilité que les...

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A Review of Catch-and-Release Angling Mortality with Implications for No-take Reserves

Cited by 504 publications

References 72 publications

Short-term survival of discarded pearl perch (Glaucosoma scapulare Ramsay, 1881) caught by hook-and-line in Queensland, Australia

Short-term survival of discarded pearl perch (Glaucosoma scapulare Ramsay, 1881) caught by hook-and-line in Queensland, Australia

Morphometric differences of Spirlin, Alburnoides Bipunctatus Bloch 1782 from the Major Catchements of Transylvania

Do fishing education programs effectively transfer ‘catch-and-release’ best practices to youth anglers yielding measurable improvements in fish condition and survival?

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