The impact of catch-and-release on the foraging behaviour of pike (Esox lucius) when released alone or into groups

Stålhammar, Martin; Linderfalk, Rasmus; Brönmark, Christer; Arlinghaus, Robert; Nilsson, P. Anders

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2012.01.017

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“…With regard to angling, multiple studies have shown that increased density leads to increased vulnerability, for instance in brown trout Salmo trutta L. (Harkonen, Hyvarinen, Paappanen, & Vainikka, ) and pikeperch Sander lucioperca (L.) (Raat, ). Furthermore, it has been shown that angled northern pike released into groups were quicker to resume normal foraging activities than those released with no conspecifics present, a finding that presumably would leave these pike more vulnerable to subsequent recapture stemming from their social surroundings (Stålhammar, Linderfalk, Brönmark, Arlinghaus, & Nilsson, ). If adding naïve observers created densities high enough to foster intense intraspecific competition, then the effect of learned lure avoidance during the exposure phase on angling vulnerability may have been muted in trained demonstrator fish, resulting in similar numbers of captures with naïve demonstrators.…”

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“…With regard to angling, multiple studies have shown that increased density leads to increased vulnerability, for instance in brown trout Salmo trutta L. (Harkonen, Hyvarinen, Paappanen, & Vainikka, 2014) and pikeperch Sander lucioperca (L.) (Raat, 1991). Furthermore, it has been shown that angled northern pike released into groups were quicker to resume normal foraging activities than those released with no conspecifics present, a finding that presumably would leave these pike more vulnerable to subsequent recapture stemming from their social surroundings (Stålhammar, Linderfalk, Brönmark, Arlinghaus, & Nilsson, 2012 Results from this study indicate that largemouth bass can utilise prior experience with a fishing lure to avoid a similar lure, but if the lure is highly different, largemouth bass are unable to apply their experience as effectively. This was demonstrated by the catch rates continuing to decline after anglers switched from a green plastic worm to the white plastic worm (i.e.…”

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Largemouth bass use prior experience, but not information from experienced conspecifics, to avoid capture by anglers

Louison

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Stein

2019

Fisheries Management Eco

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Angler satisfaction is based on the presence of catchable fish, and therefore, understanding the mechanisms driving catchability is important for fisheries biologists and managers. Lure avoidance learning (including via social learning) may be a driver of catchability, but these mechanisms have not been explored in depth. To address this, largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacépède), were stocked into four ponds, and two were angled using a green plastic worm. Naïve bass were then introduced into all ponds, and angling commenced using a sequence of three lures (green plastic worm, white plastic worm and in‐line spinnerbait). Naive bass stocked alongside experienced conspecifics were not less catchable, indicating socially learned lure avoidance did not take place. Catch rates declined across sessions until the switch to the spinnerbait, when rates temporarily spiked. This suggests that the similarity of a novel lure to previously experienced lures may determine if a fish avoids angling capture.

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“…With regard to angling, multiple studies have shown that increased density leads to increased vulnerability, for instance in brown trout Salmo trutta L. (Harkonen, Hyvarinen, Paappanen, & Vainikka, 2014) and pikeperch Sander lucioperca (L.) (Raat, 1991). Furthermore, it has been shown that angled northern pike released into groups were quicker to resume normal foraging activities than those released with no conspecifics present, a finding that presumably would leave these pike more vulnerable to subsequent recapture stemming from their social surroundings (Stålhammar, Linderfalk, Brönmark, Arlinghaus, & Nilsson, 2012 Results from this study indicate that largemouth bass can utilise prior experience with a fishing lure to avoid a similar lure, but if the lure is highly different, largemouth bass are unable to apply their experience as effectively. This was demonstrated by the catch rates continuing to decline after anglers switched from a green plastic worm to the white plastic worm (i.e.…”

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Largemouth bass use prior experience, but not information from experienced conspecifics, to avoid capture by anglers

Louison

Suski

Stein

2019

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“…Competition among conspecifics alters the internal state of fish and can increase vulnerability. Stålhammar, Linderfalk, Brönmark, Arlinghaus, and Nilsson () found that releasing captured pike into groups of other pike reduced the latency to reinitiate feeding of the released individual, indicating that competition perceived from social context may initiate risk‐taking activity and a faster transition back into the vulnerable state. Pfeiffenberger and Motta () measured the suction feeding velocity of bluegill ( Lepomis macrochirus , Centrarchidae) and found that it was influenced by social context, with competition for food inciting greater suction velocities.…”

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What makes fish vulnerable to capture by hooks? A conceptual framework and a review of key determinants

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Considerable time and money are expended in the pursuit of catching fish with hooks (e.g., handlining, angling, longlining, trolling, drumlining) across the recreational, commercial and subsistence fishing sectors. The fish and other aquatic organisms (e.g., squid) that are captured are not a random sample of the population because external (e.g., turbidity) and underlying internal variables (e.g., morphology) contribute to variation in vulnerability to hooks. Vulnerability is the probability of capture for any given fish in a given location at a given time and mechanistically explains the population‐level catchability coefficient, which is a fundamental and usually time‐varying (i.e., dynamic) variable in fisheries science and stock assessment. The mechanistic drivers of individual vulnerability to capture are thus of interest to fishers by affecting catch rates, but are also of considerable importance to fisheries managers whenever hook‐and‐line‐generated data contribute to stock assessments. In this paper, individual vulnerability to hooks is conceptualized as a dynamic state, in which individual fish switch between vulnerable and invulnerable states as a function of three interdependent key processes: an individual fish's internal state, its encounter with the gear, and the characteristics of the encountered gear. We develop a new conceptual framework of “vulnerability,” summarize the major drivers of fish vulnerability, and conclude that fish vulnerability involves complex processes. To understand vulnerability, a shift to interdisciplinary research and the integration of ecophysiology, fish ecology, fisheries ecology and human movement ecology, facilitated by new technological developments, is required.

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“…4 The relation between macrophyte cover (% of the bottom covered with macrophytes) and the number of resting herbivorous waterfowl, mainly coot (Fulica atra; r = 0.86; F = 25.00; p \ 0.001) and invertebrate feeding waterfowl (r = 0.68; F = 7.67; p \ 0.022) in Lake Krankesjön. Each data point represents 1 year (data from: Hansson et al 2010) catch-and-release (C&R) fishing is now commonly practiced, where caught fish are landed, unhooked and released at the capture location with the aim to cause fish as little harm as possible (Klefoth et al 2008;Arlinghaus et al 2009;Stålhammar et al 2012).…”

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A lake as a microcosm: reflections on developments in aquatic ecology

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In the present study, we aim at relating Forbes' remarkable paper on ''The lake as a microcosm'', published 125 years ago, to the present status of knowledge in our own research group. Hence, we relate the observations Forbes made to our own microcosm, Lake Krankesjön in southern Sweden, that has been intensively studied by several research groups for more than three decades. Specifically, we focus on the question: Have we made any significant progress or did Forbes and colleagues blaze the trail through the unknown wilderness and we are mainly paving that intellectual road? We conclude that lakes are more isolated than many other biomes, but have, indeed, many extensions, for example, input from the catchment, fishing and fish migration. We also conclude that irrespective of whether lakes should be viewed as microcosms or not, the paper by Forbes has been exceptionally influential and still is, especially since it touches upon almost all aspects of the lake ecosystem, from individual behaviour to food web interactions and environmental issues. Therefore, there is no doubt that even if 125 years have passed, Forbes' paper still is a source of inspiration and deserves to be read. Hence, although aquatic ecology has made considerable progress over the latest century, Forbes might be viewed as one of the major pioneers and visionary scientists of limnology.

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The impact of catch-and-release on the foraging behaviour of pike (Esox lucius) when released alone or into groups

Cited by 19 publications

References 53 publications

Largemouth bass use prior experience, but not information from experienced conspecifics, to avoid capture by anglers

Largemouth bass use prior experience, but not information from experienced conspecifics, to avoid capture by anglers

What makes fish vulnerable to capture by hooks? A conceptual framework and a review of key determinants

A lake as a microcosm: reflections on developments in aquatic ecology

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